Baby Sarah, 7 Ib 8 oz, was born today. She is in the newborn nursery, and you are caring for her cord. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate when caring for the umbilical cord? apply topical triple dye or bacitracin ointment initially clean the site vigorously with soap and water every day

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Baby Sarah, 7 Ib 8 oz, was born today. She is in the newborn nursery, and you are caring for her cord. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate when caring for the umbilical cord?

  1. apply topical triple dye or bacitracin ointment initially
  2. clean the site vigorously with soap and water every day
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