The nurse's best response to a mother who is voicing concern about the molding of her 2-day-old infant is:
A) "Molding doesn't cause any problems. Don't worry about it. "
B) "Did you deliver vaginally or by cesarean section?"
C) "The baby's head conformed to the shape of the birth canal. It will go away soon. "
D) "A traumatic delivery can cause molding. "

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The shape of the newborn's head may be out of shape from molding.This refers to the shaping of the fetal head to conform to the size and shape of the birth canal.

The Nurse's Best Response to a Mother Who Is Voicing