Which Instructions Should the Nurse Include When Teaching Parents of a Newborn

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which instructions should the nurse include when teaching parents of a newborn about caring for the umbilical cord?

• A) Use triple-dye to cleanse the umbilical cord at home.
• B) Fold the diaper down to prevent covering the cord stump.
• C) Keep the umbilical stump clean and dry to avoid infection.
• D) Observe for signs of infection such as foul smell, redness, and drainage.
• E) Begin tub baths to help cleanse the cord stump at home.

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Definitions:

ERV

Expired Reserve Volume; the additional amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the completion of a normal, quiet expiration.

AFB

Acid-fast bacillus, a type of bacteria that is resistant to decolorization by acids during staining procedures; commonly used to refer to tuberculosis-causing bacteria.

MDR TB

Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis, a form of TB that is resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, the two most powerful tuberculosis drugs.

Chronic Pulmonary Disease

A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe; commonly includes conditions like chronic bronchitis and emphysema.