The elderly grandmother of a newborn tells the client that rubbing alcohol should be applied to the cord stump to make it dry and fall off faster. What should the nurse instruct the client about cord care? Select all that apply
1. Keep the umbilical cord stump clean.
2. Allow the umbilical cord stump to air dry.
3. Fold the diaper down under the cord stump.
4. Notify the healthcare provider if the cord stump appears dark in color.
5. Apply topical antibiotic ointment to the cord stump after each diaper change.
1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. Keeping the umbilical stump clean reduces the chance of infection.
2. Allowing the umbilical stump to air dry reduces the chance of infection.
3. Folding the diaper down under the cord stump prevents contamination of the area.
4. The cord stump will appear dark and dry before falling off. The healthcare provider does not need to be notified.
5. Topical antibiotic ointment does not need to be applied to the cord stump after each diaper change.
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