A Nurse Educator Is Teaching a Group of Student Nurses

question 44

Multiple Choice

A nurse educator is teaching a group of student nurses about newborn skin and factors that relate to this concept. Which statement will the educator include in the teaching session?

• A)"The newborn's skin is about 40% to 60% thinner than an adult's skin at birth."
• B)"The newborn's skin contains less water than an adult's and has tightly attached cells."
• C)"The newborn's thicker skin decreases absorption of harmful chemical substances and topical medications."
• D)"The newborn's skin has a greater percentage of underlying subcutaneous fat compared to adults."

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