The Nurse Is Teaching a Class on Preventing Diaper Rash

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a class on preventing diaper rash in newborns to a group of new parents.Which statement made by a parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

• A)"I should wash my infant's buttocks with soap and water every time I change the diaper."
• B)"I will wash with a mild soap and water and dry thoroughly whenever my infant has a bowel movement."
• C)"I should wash my infant's buttocks with soap before applying a thin layer of oil."
• D)"I will apply baby oil and powder to the creases in my infant's buttocks."

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Definitions:

Social Neglect

A condition where an individual, often a child, receives insufficient social, emotional, and physical care, which can lead to developmental delays and emotional issues.

Emotional Neglect

Emotional neglect occurs when an individual's emotional needs are consistently ignored, minimized, or invalidated by a caregiver or significant other.

Maltreated Children

Children who have experienced abuse or neglect, significantly impacting their development and well-being.

Acting Alone

Refers to the state or condition of performing or functioning independently without assistance from others.