ATI RN
ATI Nur209 Pediatrics Final Assessment 2025 Questions
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A newborn's parent
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newborn's parent to care for the umbilical cord stump. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, giving a sponge bath until the cord stump falls off. This is because keeping the cord stump dry and clean helps prevent infection. Applying petroleum jelly (choice
A) can trap moisture and bacteria, causing infection. Washing the cord daily with soap and water (choice
C) can also introduce bacteria and delay healing. Covering the cord with a diaper (choice
D) can keep it moist, leading to infection.
Therefore, the best practice is to keep the cord dry by giving a sponge bath until it falls off.
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