The perinatal nurse teaches the new mother and her family about appropriate infant care to prevent omphalitis. Information given would include which of the following instructions?
A. Apply a mild soap and lotion to dry skin.
B. Change diapers frequently following circumcision.
C. Keep the base of the umbilical cord clean and dry.
D. Take rectal temperatures twice a day for a week.
ANS: C
Omphalitis is infection of the umbilical cord stump. The area around the base of the cord should be kept clean and dry. Cleaning the stump varies according to agency protocol. The other instructions are not related to omphalitis.
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