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The Female Reproductive System III

When changing her newborn infant, a mother notices a reddened area on the infant’s buttocks. How should the nurse respond?

ExplanationMore frequent changing and cleaning of the area should help to prevent diaper rash. The mother should learn how to care for her baby and should be encouraged to change the infant. Using both lotion and powder would create a caked mess. The description in the question suggests a diaper rash. There is no need to contact the physician. The nurse will, of course, record the observation on the client’s record.