Which discharge teaching helps prevent infection in a newborn during the first weeks at home?
Correct answer: B. Wash hands before touching the newborn
- A. Allow many visitors to handle the newborn
- B. Wash hands before touching the newborn
- C. Apply antibiotic powder to the umbilical stump
- D. Cover the face during every sleep period
Explanation
Hand hygiene before handling the newborn is a simple and effective way to reduce transmission of infection. Routine antibiotic powders may irritate the cord and are not recommended unless prescribed, while covering the face can obstruct breathing.
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Newborn care covers immediate assessment, Apgar scoring, thermal protection, airway management, cord care, identification, vitamin K, early breastfeeding and neonatal resuscitation. It also includes normal newborn findings, prevention of infection, care of premature or low-birth-weight infants, recognition of danger signs, jaundice and safe discharge counselling.
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