The nurse is assessing the skin of a newborn and notes a bright red, raised lesion on the lateral aspect of the thigh. The lesion is 4.5 centimeters in diameter. When light pressure is applied to the lesion, the site does not blanch. The mother expresses concern about the appearance of this site, and asks the nurse if it should be removed. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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The lesion described is likely a hemangioma, a common type of birthmark that usually resolves on its own without needing medical intervention. It is important to reassure the mother that this type of lesion is benign and will likely disappear with time. Therefore, the most appropriate response is D, "These types of lesions usually disappear by the time a child turns 10 years old."

The Nurse Is Assessing the Skin of a Newborn and Notes