In demonstrating technique for bathing an infant, the home health nurse stresses to the parents considerations such as:
a. Always run hot water first to prevent chilling
b. Wrap the circumcised penis in waterproof plastic
c. Apply lotions, not powder, after the bath
d. Mild bubble bath will lubricate the skin
C
Use lotions rather than powder due to the risk of aspiration. Cold water should be run in the tub first. Circumcised infants should be sponged until circumcision is healed. Bubble baths may cause vaginitis in infants.
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