When the 2-Day-Old Infant Is Noted to Have Small Pustules

question 22

Multiple Choice

When the 2-day-old infant is noted to have small pustules on her skin,the nurse should:

• A) report it immediately because it may be a staphylococcus infection.
• B) keep the affected area dry and clean.
• C) teach the parents how to care for seborrheic dermatitis.
• D) chart the finding as it may be the beginning of a strawberry nevus.

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