The mother of a newborn who was circumcised before discharge from the hospital calls the nurse at the pediatrician's office and tells the nurse that she is concerned because she has noticed a yellow crust over the circumcision site. Which instruction should the nurse give the mother?
A. To bring the infant to the pediatrician's office to be checked
B. That the crust is to be expected as a normal part of healing
C. To remove the crust, using a warm, wet face cloth and a mild soap
D. That it could indicate a sign of an infection and that the infant's temperature should be checked every 2 hours
Ans: B. That the crust is to be expected as a normal part of healing
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