The nurse is instructing the caregivers in changing the diaper of their newborn daughter. The nurse will instruct the caregivers to wipe the baby from:
a. back to front using a wipe designed for a baby
b. front to back using plain water and absorbent cotton or a fresh washcloth
c. from the vagina forward and then from the vagina to the rectum
d. from the vagina forward and then from the vagina to the rectum
B
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A Incorrect. The nurse will instruct the caregivers to not wipe the baby from back to front using a wipe designed for a baby.
B Correct. When changing the diaper of a female, instruct caregivers to wipe from front to back. This will control feces contamination of the vaginal area. The AAP recommends using plain water and absorbent cotton or fresh washcloth.
C Incorrect. The nurse will instruct the caregivers to not wipe the baby from the vagina forward and then from the vagina to the rectum.
D Incorrect. The nurse will instruct the caregivers to not wipe the baby from the vagina forward and then from the vagina to the rectum.
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