Parents Express Concern About the Milia on the Face and Nose

question 6

Multiple Choice

Parents express concern about the milia on the face and nose of their infant.The nurse's most helpful response would be to instruct the parents to:

• A) contact a pediatric dermatologist for topical medication.
• B) squeeze out the white material after cleansing the face.
• C) wash the infant's face with a mild astringent several times a day.
• D) leave the milia alone; it will disappear spontaneously. No treatment is needed.

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