During a postpartum home visit the nurse reinforces the importance of holding the infant and having tummy time periodically through the day with the new mother. What did the nurse observe that indicated the mother needed additional teaching? Select all that apply.
1. Rapid respiratory rate
2. Weak gross motor skills
3. Crusted nasal secretions
4. Positional plagiocephaly
5. Sluggish upper body strength
Question 2
The elderly grandmother of a newborn tells the client that rubbing alcohol should be applied to the cord stump to make it dry and fall off faster. What should the nurse instruct the client about cord care? Select all that apply.
1. Keep the umbilical cord stump clean.
2. Allow the umbilical cord stump to air dry.
3. Fold the diaper down under the cord stump.
4. Notify the healthcare provider if the cord stump appears dark in color.
5. Apply topical antibiotic ointment to the cord stump after each diaper change.
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