When teaching a new Hispanic mother how to change the diaper of and provide skin care to her newborn,the nurse finds a copper coin placed on the umbilicus.Which of the following should the nurse do next?

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Asking the mother about the meaning of the coin would be the appropriate choice. This can help the nurse understand the cultural practices of the mother and provide cultural competence care. It is important to understand and respect cultural practices while providing education and care to the mother and newborn.

When Teaching a New Hispanic Mother How to Change the Diaper