Injury Prevention and safety

Injury Prevention and safety ( 10 Questions)

A nurse is educating parents about preventing burns in the home. What advice should the nurse provide regarding bathwater temperature for infants?


Correct Answer: B

A. Keeping the bathwater temperature at 120°F (48.9°C) is too hot and can cause burns in infants. The recommended safe bathwater temperature is around 100°F (37.8°C).

B. Testing the water with the parent's hand before placing the infant in the bath is a good practice to ensure that the water is at a safe and comfortable temperature.

C. Using hot water from the tap directly without mixing cold water is not safe, as it can result in water that is too hot for the infant's sensitive skin.

D. Bathing the infant in lukewarm water is a good practice, but it is essential to ensure the water is not too hot or too cold.




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