A nurse is teaching parents about prevention of diaper dermatitis.Which should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)

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Prompt,gentle cleaning with water and mild soap (e.g.,Dove,Neutrogena Baby Soap)after each voiding or defecation rids the skin of ammonia and other irritants and decreases the chance of skin breakdown and infection.A bland,protective ointment (e.g.,A&D,Balmex,Desitin,zinc oxide)can be applied to clean,dry,intact skin to help prevent diaper rash.If cloth diapers are laundered at home,the parents should wash them in hot water,using a mild soap and double rinsing.Occlusion increases the risk of systemic absorption of a steroid; thus steroid creams are rarely used for diaper dermatitis because the diaper functions as an occlusive dressing.Rubber or plastic pants increase skin breakdown by holding in moisture and should be used infrequently.A steroid cream is not recommended.

A Nurse Is Teaching Parents About Prevention of Diaper Dermatitis