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tensa zangetsu [6.8K]
3 years ago
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The nursing assistant has provided some alcohol swabs for the mother of an infant to use on her baby's umbilical cord stump afte

r diaper changes. What is the purpose of cleansing the stump with alcohol or a similar product
Medicine
2 answers:
algol [13]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Most recommend cleaning the umbilical cord stump with soap and water. Alcohol may kill bacteria that help the cord dry and separate

Hope this helps <3

vladimir1956 [14]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

to kill bacteria and avoid infections

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