Growth and Development NCLEX Questions Answers and Rationale

View Questions 1.    Answer C. Exposure to air helps dry the cord. Good hand washing is the prime mechanism for preventing infection. Washing the surrounding area is fine but wetting the cord keeps it moist and predisposes it to infection. It is

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Growth and Development NCLEX Questions

1.    The nurse is caring for the mother of a newborn. The nurse recognizes that the mother needs more teaching regarding cord care because she a.    keeps the cord exposed to the air. b.    washes her hands before sponge bathing her baby.

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