A nurse is teaching new parents about bathing their newborn. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the parents state which of the following?
A) "We can put a tiny bit of lotion on his skin and then rub it in gently.".
B) "We should avoid using any kind of baby powder.".
C) "We need to bathe him at least four to five times a week.".
D) "We should clean his eyes after washing his face and hair.".
B
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Powders should not be used because they can be inhaled, causing respiratory distress. If the parents want to use oils and lotions, have them apply a small amount onto their hand first, away from the newborn; this warms the lotion. Then the parents should apply the lotion or oil sparingly. Parents need to be instructed that a bath two or three times weekly is sufficient for the first year because too frequent bathing may dry the skin. The eyes are cleaned first and only with plain water; then the rest of the face is cleaned with plain water.
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