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?

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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. apply a simple dry dressing over the site
  3. apply a vaseline gauze dressing over the site
  4. clean the site vigorously with soap and water every day
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