A primigravid client gives birth to a full-term girl. When teaching the client and her partner how to change their neonate's diaper, the nurse should instruct them to:
a) fold a cloth diaper so that a double thickness covers the front.
b) clean and dry the neonate's perineal area from front to back.
c) place a disposable diaper over a cloth diaper to provide extra protection.
d) position the neonate so that urine will fall to the back of the diaper.
Answer: b) clean and dry the neonate's perineal area from front to back.
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