Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum about caring for their newborn's umbilical cord. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
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Correct Answer:
Wash the area around the base of the cord With water.
Rationale:
🟢 Keeping the umbilical cord area clean and dry is essential to promote natural drying and falling off of the stump.
🟢 Use plain water and gently pat the area dry; no alcohol or ointments are recommended unless prescribed.
🟢 Do not cover the stump with the diaper—fold the diaper below the stump to avoid irritation and promote airflow.
🟢 Minor bleeding is normal when the stump falls off, but continuous bleeding or signs of infection must be reported.
🟢 Petroleum jelly is not recommended, as it can keep the area moist and delay healing.
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