ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023/24 1st Attempt & Retake Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching about home safety with a client who is 2 days postpartum. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Wash your baby's face with plain water. This instruction is important to prevent skin irritation and infection in newborns. Washing the baby's face with plain water helps to keep the delicate skin clean without introducing any harsh chemicals or irritants. It is gentle and safe for the baby's sensitive skin.
Summary of why the other choices are incorrect:
A: Bathing the baby immediately after a feeding can lead to discomfort and potential issues with digestion.
B: Placing a bumper pad in the baby's crib increases the risk of suffocation and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
C: Putting a soft mattress in the crib can pose a suffocation hazard and increase the risk of SIDS.
E, F, G: No additional choices provided.
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