The nurse has just completed discharge teaching to parents on newborn bathing. Which statement made by the parents indicates a further need for teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "We will clean the diaper area last."
b. "We will use cotton-tipped swabs to clean the ears."
c. "We will use an antibacterial soap during the sponge bath."
d. "We can submerge the baby in a tub of water after the cord falls off."
e. "We will shampoo the baby's head using a football hold before unwrapping."
ANS: B, C
Soap is not necessary for the young infant but if used, it should be gentle and nonalkaline to protect the natural acids of the infant's skin. Do not use cotton-tipped swabs in the infant's ears or nose because injury may occur if the baby moves suddenly. Clean the diaper area last. The cord generally falls off in about 10 to 14 days. Some care providers suggest waiting for the cord to fall off before tub bathing. Before fully undressing the baby, use the football position to shampoo the baby's head.
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