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codyclark

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on: Jun 28, 2018
In preparing a family for discharge from the perinatal unit, which method of nail care does the nurse teach as the preferred method?
 
  A.
  Cutting the nails with sharp scissors
  B.
  Filing the nails with a fine emery board
  C.
  Letting the nails break off naturally
  D.
  Wrapping the infant's hands in mittens

Question 2

A baby has just been born with anencephaly. Which action by the labor and delivery charge nurse takes priority?


Swizqar

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Several options exist for nail care to keep the infant from scratching her face. The nails can be cut, but there is a risk of damaging the delicate skin around the nail. This is best done while the baby sleeps. Letting the nails break off is not a good option, as the child may injure herself before they break. Covering the hands with mittens or a tee shirt is a possible option, but does not allow the child to suck on the fingers for self-soothing. The best option is to file the nails gently with a fine-grained emery board.

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