Which action is appropriate when the nurse is bathing a small child?
a. Test the water on the inside of the wrist or elbow for comfort.
b. Allow children older than 2 years to bathe themselves.
c. Check that the water temperature does not exceed 120°?F.
d. Step out of the room to give the child privacy while bathing.
A
Bath water should be warm, not hot. Water temperature can be tested on the inside of the wrist or elbow. Young children can assist with bathing but cannot bathe independently. The temperature of the water should be less than 100° F. The nurse should never leave an infant or small child unattended in the bath.
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