The nurse is teaching a class on preventing diaper rash in newborns to a group of new parents.Which statement made by a parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
A)"I should cleanse my infant's skin with a commercial diaper wipe every time I change the diaper."
B)"If my infant's buttocks become slightly red, I will expose the skin to air."
C)"I should wash my infant's buttocks with soap before applying a thin layer of oil."
D)"I will apply baby oil and powder to the creases in my infant's buttocks."

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Slightly irritated skin can be exposed to air,not heat,to dry completely.Overwashing or cleansing the skin every diaper change with commercial wipes should be avoided.The skin should be thoroughly dried after washing.Application of oil does not create an effective barrier.Baby powder should not be used because of the danger of aspiration.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Class on Preventing Diaper Rash