The nurse working with the mother of an infant who has candidal diaper dermatitis will teach the mother which of the following supportive measures to take, in addition to medication, to clear up the condition?
a. Keep the affected area dry and exposed to air then feasible.
b. Use a diaper cream all the time, applying it several times a day.
c. Powder the area well after all voidings, and use cloth diapers.
d. Apply baby lotion to the diaper area several times a day.
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A Correct. Additional supportive measures include keeping the affected area dry and exposed to air then possible.
B Incorrect. The nurse working with the mother of an infant who has candidal diaper dermatitis will not teach the mother to use a diaper cream all the time, applying it several times a day.
C Incorrect. The nurse working with the mother of an infant who has candidal diaper dermatitis will not teach the mother to powder the area well after all voidings, and use cloth diapers.
D Incorrect. The nurse working with the mother of an infant who has candidal diaper dermatitis will not teach the mother to apply baby lotion to the diaper area several times a day.
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