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Title: Why is the newborn's skin more susceptible to infection during the first week of life? Post by: MZ on Feb 5, 2018 Why is the newborn's skin more susceptible to infection during the first week of life?
a. It is much more porous than it will be at any other time in life. b. The newborn's skin is very thin, thinner than at any other time in life. c. The sweat gland system is underdeveloped in the first week. d. The pH of the newborn's skin is relatively alkaline in the first week of life. Title: Why is the newborn's skin more susceptible to infection during the first week of life? Post by: RJmama1017 on Feb 5, 2018 D
Feedback A Incorrect. The newborn's skin is not susceptible to infection due to the skin being more porous. B Incorrect. The newborn's skin is not susceptible to infection due to the skin being thinner. C Incorrect. The sweat glands are not associated with the risk of infection in the newborn. D Correct. During the first week of life, the newborn's skin is more susceptible to infection due to the alkalinity of the skin. In time, the skin will become more acidic, which will discourage the growth of microorganisms. |