A mother who sees her newborn just after vaginal delivery is distraught because the child's head is elongated. Which response is most appropriate by the nurse?

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This is molding, which occurs when cranial bones override each other. Molding is secondary to the head passing through the birth canal and generally lasts less than a week. The response mentioned in option A refers to cephalohematoma, which is not described here. The newborn has molding that will resolve in a week.

A Mother Who Sees Her Newborn Just After Vaginal Delivery