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Newborn Face Rashes: Most Common Ones
Heat Rash
Herpes Simplex: Serious Newborn Rash
When to Call for Newborn Rashes and BirthmarksCall 911 Now
Call Doctor or Seek Care Now
Contact Doctor Within 24 Hours
Contact Doctor During Office Hours
Self Care at Home
Care Advice for Newborn Rashes and Birthmarks
And remember, contact your doctor if your child develops any of the 'Call Your Doctor' symptoms.Disclaimer: this health information is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. Last Reviewed: 11/06/2022 Last Revised: 01/13/2022 Copyright 2000-2022. Schmitt Pediatric Guidelines LLC. When assessing the newborn's umbilical cord What should the nurse expect to find?When assessing the newborn's umbilical cord, what should the nurse expect to find? Explanation: When inspecting the vessels in the umbilical cord, the nurse should expect to encounter one larger vein and two smaller arteries.
Which recommendation would the nurse make to the parents of an infant with diaper rash?The best treatment for diaper rash is to keep your baby's skin as clean and dry as possible. If the rash doesn't go away with home treatment, your health care provider might suggest: A mild (0.5% to 1%) hydrocortisone (steroid) cream twice a day for 3 to 5 days. An antifungal cream, if your baby has a fungal infection.
When caring for a newborn several hours after birth the nurse assesses the newborn's respiratory rate in a normal newborn this would be?(1)(15) Normally, the newborn's respiratory rate is 30 to 60 breaths per minute.
At what point should the nurse expect a healthy newborn to pass meconium?Urine and stool: Newborns pass first meconium within 24 to 48 hours after birth. Meconium is a black and sticky substance and is the first stool passed by the infant.
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