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renzo156

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The nurse notes that a newborn has a dry scalp. What should the nurse include when teaching the parents about the care of this newborn? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Use mild soap.
  2. Use baby shampoo.
  3. Wash the scalp daily.
  4. Apply oil every other day.
  5. Rinse the scalp with hot water.

Question 2

A newborn is demonstrating signs of needing comfort and security. What should the nurse instruct the parents about swaddling this infant? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Swaddling should be loose.
  2. Swaddling should be done with the arms at the sides.
  3. Swaddling helps the newborn control body movements.
  4. Swaddling should permit the newborn access to the mouth.
  5. Swaddling should be tightly bound around the infant's torso.


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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. For scalp care the nurse should instruct the parents to shampoo the scalp with mild soap.
2. For scalp care the nurse should instruct the parents to shampoo the scalp with baby shampoo.
3. For scalp care the nurse should instruct the parents to shampoo the scalp and anterior fontanel areas daily.
4. For scalp care the nurse should instruct the parents to avoid the use of oil.
5. Hot water should not be used since this could burn the newborn's delicate tissues and skin.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. Swaddling newborns is a way to provide comfort and security. Blanket swaddling should be loose.
2. Swaddling newborns is a way to provide comfort and security. Tight swaddling with arms at sides is not comforting and may further agitate the infant.
3. Swaddling newborns is a way to provide comfort and security. Swaddling helps the newborn control body movements.
4. Swaddling newborns is a way to provide comfort and security. Blanket swaddling allows the infant easy hand to mouth access to promote self-soothing abilities.
5. Swaddling newborns is a way to provide comfort and security. Tight swaddling is not comforting and may further agitate the infant.



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