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The nurse is caring for a mom and her baby on a postpartum unit. the mom states she has received advice not to use baby powder on newborns. she asks the nurse if this is true, and if so, why. which nurse response is correct?

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Baby powder should not be used on newborns due to the risk of aspiration upon application.
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