A woman who has just given birth expresses concern about the cheesy, waxy substance that is covering her neonate. The nurse accurately responds:
A) "This material develops in the absence of adequate subcutaneous fat."
B) "This material is often seen on infants who have experienced intrauterine stress."
C) "This substance will be absorbed and used as a nutrient by your infant."
D) "This is a normal finding and is called vernix caseosa."

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At birth, the skin and scalp are often covered with vernix caseosa (a cheesy, waxy substance that protects the skin in fetal life). This wears off in a day or two.

A Woman Who Has Just Given Birth Expresses Concern About