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newborn is being discharged home with an unrepaired bladder exstrophy defect.
The nurse evaluates the parent's ability to care for their newborn.

Which statement made by the parents indicates a lack of understanding?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

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newborn is being discharged home with an unrepaired bladder exstrophy defect.
The nurse evaluates the parent's ability to care for their newborn.  
 
   Which statement made by the parents indicates a lack of understanding? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"I will apply petroleum jelly to the exposed bladder to keep it moist"

Answer

"I will perform sponge baths instead of tub baths"

Answer

"The baby's diaper will need to be changed frequently"

Answer

"I will contact my health care provider (HCP) if I observe signs of an infection"

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