A parent is concerned because her infant has a diaper rash. What is the best action the nurse would advise the parent to implement?
a. Use commercial diaper wipes to clean the area.
b. Apply a protective ointment on the area. c.
Change the infant's diaper less frequently.
d. Keep the diaper area covered all of the time.
ANS: B
A protective ointment can be applied when the skin in the diaper area appears pink and irritated.
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The goal of Leininger's theory of culture care diversity and universality is to provide _____________________ care to people of diverse cultures
A. Holistic B. Medically appropriate C. Culture-specific and congruent D. Cross-cultural and sensitive
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a. Rolling the person b. Using a transfer belt c. Positioning the person in Fowler's position d. Sliding the person