The nurse is caring for an infant in a hip spica cast. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate to promote skin integrity?
A) Place the child on a soft mattress following surgery
B) Use powder on the perineal area to avoid irritation
C) Give daily sponge baths and clean around the edges of the cast
D) Offer pacifiers to encourage the infant to suck
Ans: C
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