An Infant Is Being Discharged at 48 Hours of Age

question 37

Multiple Choice

An infant is being discharged at 48 hours of age.The parents ask how the infant should be bathed this first week home.Which is the best recommendation by the nurse?

• A) Bathe the infant daily with mild soap.
• B) Bathe the infant daily with an alkaline soap.
• C) Bathe the infant two or three times this week with mild soap.
• D) Bathe the infant two or three times this week with plain water.

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