ATI RN
ATI RN Custom 2023 Fall Exam 3 Questions
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A nurse is teaching a newborn's parent to care for the umbilical cord stump.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Give a sponge bath until the cord stump falls off. This instruction is important to prevent infection of the umbilical cord stump. Washing the cord daily with soap and water (choice
A) can lead to over-cleaning and delay healing. Applying petroleum jelly (choice
B) can trap moisture and bacteria, increasing infection risk. Covering the cord with a diaper (choice
C) can also trap moisture and bacteria. Giving a sponge bath (choice
D) keeps the stump dry and reduces infection risk until it falls off naturally.
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