What Is the Correct Nursing Response to a Mother Who

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Multiple Choice

What is the correct nursing response to a mother who asks,"How can I get rid of the baby's cradle cap?"

• A) "Rub baby oil on the infant's head at night and shampoo the hair the next morning."
• B) "Use a brush with firm bristles to loosen the scales on the baby's head several times a day."
• C) "Wash the baby's head every night with a dandruff-control shampoo."
• D) "Lubricate the baby's head every morning with a small amount of olive oil."

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