In order to treat the infantile eczema, the nurse will perform which of the following interventions:
a. Bathe the infant in a very warm bath
b. After the bath, rub the skin vigorously with a towel
c. Apply dry dressings to the affected area
d. Shorten fingernails and place mittens on hands and feet
D
The nurse would place the infant in a tepid bath. A warm bath would dry the skin. The nurse would pat the skin dry gently with a towel. Wet dressings will relieve itching and may remove crusts. Shortening the fingernails and covering hands and feet will minimize skin trauma from scratching.
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