The nurse is preparing new parents for discharge with their newborn. The father asks the nurse why the baby's head is so pointed and puffy-looking. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "His head is molded from fitting through the birth canal. It will become more round."
B) "We refer to that as 'cone head,' which is a temporary condition that goes away."
C) "It might mean that your baby sustained brain damage during birth, and could have delays."
D) "I think he looks just like you. Your head is much the same shape as your baby's."
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