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Maternal-Newborn Nursing: The Critical Components of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by Roberta Durham, Linda Chapman

Edition 2ISBN: 978-0803637047
book Maternal-Newborn Nursing: The Critical Components of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by Roberta Durham, Linda Chapman cover

Maternal-Newborn Nursing: The Critical Components of Nursing Care 2nd Edition by Roberta Durham, Linda Chapman

Edition 2ISBN: 978-0803637047
Exercise 5
In the birth suite during the initial newborn assessment, the new father seems concerned and asks why his baby girl is so hairy. The best response is:
A) "Over the next few months the hair on the back will fall out."
B) "This is a normal characteristic of newborns, so no need to be concerned."
C) "This is called lanugo, which covered the baby while inside the mother. It will fall out in a few months."
D) "You seem overly concerned about this. Do you want to talk about your feelings?"
Explanation
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