What statement indicates the parent understands the guidelines for bathing a newborn?
a. "I'll use a mild soap to clean all of the body parts."
b. "I am going to add bath oil to the water to keep the baby's skin soft."
c. "I should shampoo the head after washing the rest of the body."
d. "I'll wash from the feet upward and change the washcloth for the face."
ANS: C
The shampoo is done last because the large surface area of the head predisposes the infant to heat loss.
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