Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is teaching about home safety with a client who is 2 days postpartum.Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Wash your baby's face with plain water. This instruction is important for maintaining good hygiene and preventing skin irritation. Washing with plain water is gentle and safe for a baby's delicate skin. Choice A is incorrect as bathing immediately after feeding can lead to discomfort and potential choking hazards. Choice B is incorrect as soft mattresses can increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Choice D is incorrect as bumper pads pose a suffocation risk for infants.