A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a newborn about home safety precautions.

Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The guideline of being able to fit one finger between the mattress and the side of the crib ensures that there is a safe space to prevent entrapment and suffocation risks.

Placing a newborn on a pillow for sleep is unsafe. Infants should be placed on their backs to sleep on a firm, flat surface without pillows, blankets, or soft bedding. This reduces the risk of suffocation or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Attaching a pacifier to the newborn's clothing with a string is hazardous. Strings and cords pose a strangulation risk. Pacifiers should be used according to safe guidelines, but they should not be attached to the baby's clothing with any type of string or cord.

Placing a newborn's crib near a heat vent can result in overheating, which is a safety concern. It is important to keep the baby's sleep environment at a comfortable temperature without direct exposure to heat sources or drafts

Choice A Reason:

"I will put soiled dressings in a tied plastic bag before placing them in the trash." This statement indicates an understanding of proper infection prevention practices for someone who is HIV positive. Putting soiled dressings in a tied plastic bag before disposing of them in the trash helps contain potentially infectious materials and reduces the risk of accidental exposure to others.

Choice B Reason:

Using animal-skin condoms is not recommended for individuals with HIV. Latex or polyurethane condoms are recommended because they provide better protection against the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

Choice C Reason:

Placing used sharp items in an empty cereal box for disposal is not a safe method for handling sharps. Sharps should be disposed of in a puncture-resistant container specifically designed for sharps disposal.

Choice D Reason:

Using a mixture of one part peroxide to ten parts water for disinfecting hard surfaces may not be effective in killing all pathogens. It is better to use a commercially available disinfectant or follow specific guidelines for disinfection recommended by healthcare providers or public health agencies.