The Parent of a 2-Day-Old Newborn Expresses Concern That Their

question 16

Multiple Choice

The parent of a 2-day-old newborn expresses concern that their infant's head is misshapen. Which response should the nurse provide the parent?

• A) "Every newborn has a different shaped head."
• B) "It is okay, the cranial bones are not yet fused."
• C) "I will be taking measurements of the newborn's head."
• D) "Your newborn can be fitted for a helmet to reshape their head."

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