A new mother expresses fear to the nurse about changing her ...

[itsmyluck]

A new mother expresses fear to the nurse about changing her baby's diaper after he is circumcised. What information does this mother need to safely take care of the baby when she gets home?
 
  a. Cleanse the penis gently with water and put petroleum jelly around the glans after each diaper change.
  b. Cleanse the penis with prepackaged diaper wipes every 3 to 4 hours.
  c. Wash off the yellow exudate that forms on the glans at least once every day to prevent infection.
  d. Put constant pressure on the penis, if bleeding is noted, and check the site again in 2 hours.

Question 2

Parents of a breastfed newborn should be taught that which finding is abnormal?
 
  a. The baby urinates six or more times in a day.
  b. Stools change from a greenish to yellowish color.
  c. The baby has two or more green, watery stools.
  d. Stools are soft and mustard yellow.

[mammy1697]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Using plain water for cleansing, followed by application of A&D ointment or petroleum jelly to the penis to prevent the diaper from sticking to it, is appropriate care for circumcision. Prepackaged diaper wipes may contain chemicals that could cause pain or inflammation. Do not remove the yellow exudates because this is a normal healing process. If bleeding occurs, notify the health care provider immediately.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The stools of a breastfed infant are soft and mustard yellow. Green, watery stools may indicate diarrhea and should be reported to the physician. Babies should void at least five times a day. Stools normally change from a greenish to yellowish color as the meconium stool is eliminated.

[itsmyluck]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[rachel]

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