In order to prevent omphalitis in an infant,which instructions does the nurse provide to the parents prior to discharge from the hospital?
A) Administration of prophylactic antibiotics
B) How to position a baby for diaper changes
C) Importance of monitoring stool frequency
D) Positioning of baby's diaper below the umbilicus
E) Stump cleaning with recommended solution

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Omphalitis is infection of the umbilical cord stump.Prevention methods include keeping the area clean and dry,cleansing the umbilical stump with the recommended solution,and positioning the baby's diaper below the level of the umbilicus.The other three interventions are not related to preventing omphalitis.

In Order to Prevent Omphalitis in an Infant,which Instructions Does