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CharlieWard

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Which interventions would be included in the nursing care of the newly circumcised infant? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Wash penis with warm water.
  b. Wipe with alcohol swab.
  c. Gently remove the yellow crust formation.
  d. Apply diaper loosely.
  e. Dress with simple bandage.

Question 2

The nurse reminds new parents that newborns must be protected from environments that are too cold or too hot because of which aspects of the newborn's physiology? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Very little subcutaneous fat
  b. Low metabolic rates
  c. Ineffective sweat glands
  d. Small fluid reserves
  e. Low red blood cell counts



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D
Postcircumcision care includes washing with warm water, avoiding alcohol wipes, leaving the yellow crust in place, and diapering loosely.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C
Newborns have very little subcutaneous fat, which offers little insulation against cold. Newborns have ineffective sweat glands and cannot cool themselves through evaporation.



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