Chapter 23 Dermatologic Disorders

1. A 750-g infant is born at 26 weeks’ gestation. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate in providing skin care to this preterm infant?

A. Bathe the infant daily with soap and water.

B. Provide environmental humidity to the incubator.

C. Use a chemical solvent to remove adhesives from the skin.

D. Allow povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine solutions to remain on the skin following invasive procedures.

2. The removal of tape or electrodes can cause damage to the skin of a 24-week gestational age infant because of what characteristic of preterm skin?

A. Immature sweat glands

B. Fewer layers of stratum corneum

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