The nurse is teaching the parents of a healthy newborn about infant safety. Which of the following should be included in the teaching plan?
a. Water temperature for the infant's bath should be 39°C.
b. Crib slates should be a maximum of 3 inches apart.
c. Cover electrical outlets once the infant is crawling.
d. Remove strings from infant sleepwear.
ANS: d
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a. Water temperature should be 38°C.
b. Crib slates should be no wider than 2 3/8 inches.
c. Electrical covers should be covered before the infant begins to crawl, because infants can roll around to move and reach outlets before they crawl.
d. Strings should be removed from bedding, sleepwear, pacifiers, and other objects that come in contact with the infant to decrease the risk of strangulation.
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