A new mother has brought her infant into the pediatric clinic. The infant has an excoriation on the buttocks. What should the nurse instruct the mother?
A) Leave the baby's buttocks open to air for 2 hours each day.
B) Apply gentian violet to the buttocks with every diaper change.
C) Change diaper as soon as it is soiled and apply cornstarch.
D) Keep the diaper and buttocks clean and dry and apply zinc oxide.
Ans: D
Feedback:
Keeping the skin as dry and clean as possible helps preserve its integrity. The diaper area should be inspected with each change. Topical products, such as those containing zinc oxide, may need to be applied in cases of rash or excoriation.
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