Which is an important nursing action related to the use of tape or adhesives on premature neonates?
a. Avoid using tape and adhesives until skin is more mature.
b. Remove adhesives with water, mineral oil, or petrolatum.
c. Use scissors carefully to remove tape instead of pulling off the tape.
d. Use solvents to remove tape and adhesives instead of pulling on the skin.
ANS: B
Warm water, mineral oil, or petrolatum can facilitate the removal of adhesive. In a premature neonate, often it is impossible to avoid using adhesives and tape. The smallest amount of adhesive necessary should be used. Scissors should not be used to remove dressings or tape from very small and immature infants because it is easy to snip off tiny extremities or nick loosely attached skin. Solvents should be avoided because they tend to dry and burn the delicate skin.
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