Which cord-care instruction should the nurse give to a mother before discharge?
Correct answer: A. Keep the stump clean and dry and fold the diaper below it
- A. Keep the stump clean and dry and fold the diaper below it
- B. Cover the stump with a tight bandage until it separates
- C. Apply petroleum jelly and talcum powder after every diaper change
- D. Pull the stump gently when it becomes loose
Explanation
Clean, dry cord care reduces infection, and folding the diaper below the stump prevents urine or stool contamination. The stump should separate naturally, and powders, tight coverings, and unnecessary substances can delay drying or introduce infection.
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