A New Parent Asks the Nurse,"How Can Diaper Rash Be

question 30

Multiple Choice

A new parent asks the nurse,"How can diaper rash be prevented?" What should the nurse recommend?

• A) Wash the infant with soap before applying a thin layer of oil.
• B) Clean the infant with soap and water every time diaper is changed.
• C) Wipe stool from the skin using water and a mild cleanser.
• D) When changing the diaper, wipe the buttocks with oil and powder the creases.

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