The nurse is teaching the caregivers about the immediate care of ...

[rosent76]

The nurse is teaching the caregivers about the immediate care of the newborn circumcised without a plastibell. The nurse would teach the caregivers to:
 
  a. apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the circumcision
  b. remove any yellow exudate that accumulates on the penis about the second day after circumcision
  c. apply powder to the area of the circumcision
  d. use hydrogen peroxide to wash the circumcision area after each voiding

Question 2

A neonate has been diagnosed with a birth defect. The mother took a medication known to harm a developing fetus. The medication is considered to be a(n):
 
  a. Alpha-fetoproteinB. AutosomeC. Teratogen
 D. Mutation

[kxciann]

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct. If the plastibell is not used, there will be an open cut that will adhere to diapers. A thin layer of petroleum jelly applied to the circumcision will keep the diapers from sticking.
B Incorrect. The yellow exudate is a granulation issue, and should not be removed.
C Incorrect. It is more important to change diapers often so urine and stool do not irritate the site; powder is nice, but keeping the site clean is most important.
D Incorrect. The use of hydrogen peroxide is not necessary after each diaper change, just keep the site clean.

Answer to Question 2

C
Alpha-fetoprotein may indicate the possibility that the baby has spina bifida. It does not cause a birth defect. An autosome directs the growth and development of an individual. A teratogen is a chemical, agent, or factor that causes physical defects in the developing embryo. A mutation is an accidental error in duplication, arrangement, or loss of parts of the DNA code.

[rosent76]

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[ghepp]

Great answer, keep it coming