The nurse is bathing a newborn infant in the nursery and notices scaly white patches over the infant's scalp.What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

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In newborns,cradle cap-scaly white patches over the scalp due to secretion of sebum-is common.It can be removed with washing and gentle scrubbing.It is not necessary to assess for these patches over the torso,as this is common to the scalp.Notification to a primary care provider or a CT scan is not indicated.

The Nurse Is Bathing a Newborn Infant in the Nursery