A 3-month-old infant has had surgery to repair an inguinal hernia. The nurse is giving discharge instructions for care of the surgical site. Instructions should include:
1. Cleansing the surgical site by placing the infant in a bathtub twice a day.
2. After each diaper change, check to make sure the area is clean and dry.
3. Apply a dressing to the area to keep it clean.
4. Remove the stitches in one week.
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1. Placing the child in the bathtub may saturate the site and increase the risk for infection.
2. Keeping the site clean and dry will aid in healing without infection.
3. A dressing may keep the area moist and not facilitate healing.
4. The stitches may need to be removed by a health-care provider.
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