Which intervention should the nurse plan to include in the care of the premature infant to prevent skin breakdown?
a. Bathe infant with non-alkaline soap.
b. Wash skin with water after use of isopropyl alcohol.
c. Use paper tape when securing IV sites.
d. Apply lotion daily to the skin.
A
Bathing the infant with non-alkaline soap will help prevent skin breakdown. Alcohol will dry the skin, making it more prone to breakdown. Using paper tape when securing IV sites will cause epidermal stripping in the preterm neonate. Lotions must be used with extreme caution to prevent skin drying and epidermal stripping. These should not contain perfume, alcohol, or any other drying agent.
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