Nurses should teach parents that the most useful action to prevent infections in infants is
a. wearing a mask whenever they have a cold or runny nose
b. frequent handwashing by caregivers
c. limiting the number of people who see and touch the infant
d. bathing the infant frequently
B
Teaching is one of the most important nursing activities promoting neonatal wellness. Information should be provided on infection control practices, including the need for frequent handwashing.
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a. true b. false