NCLEX-RN · Question #619
In teaching the client about proper umbilical cord care, the nurse recommends that:
The correct answer is C. The area be cleansed at diaper changes with alcohol and inspected for redness or drainage. (A) Petrolatum does not allow the cord to dry and will encourage infection. (B) Belly binders do not facilitate drying of the cord and will encourage abdominal relaxation. (C) Frequent applications of alcohol will facilitate drying and discourage infection. (D) The cord clamp…
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In teaching the client about proper umbilical cord care, the nurse recommends that:
Options
- APetrolatum be placed around the cord after the sponge bath
- BA belly binder be applied to prevent umbilical hernia
- CThe area be cleansed at diaper changes with alcohol and inspected for redness or drainage
- DThe cord clamp be left on until the cord stump separates
How the community answered
(62 responses)- A2% (1)
- B5% (3)
- C92% (57)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
(A) Petrolatum does not allow the cord to dry and will encourage infection. (B) Belly binders do not facilitate drying of the cord and will encourage abdominal relaxation. (C) Frequent applications of alcohol will facilitate drying and discourage infection. (D) The cord clamp can be removed in 24 hours. Leaving it on is cumbersome and could pull on the cord unnecessarily.
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