The mother of a newborn observes a diaper rash on her newborns skin. which intervention should the nurse instruct the parent to implement to treat the diaper rash?

The nurse should instruct to the parent to avoid using products that could lead or further contribute to the baby's diaper rash such as using baby wipes or powder. Prevention of using these products could lessen the rash or prevent it from happening again. It is also best to instruct the parents to expose the baby's bottom to air for it to prevent rashes from appearing and to place his or her bottoms on warm water every night after diaper change, in order to promote cleanliness and prevention of diaper rash.