Asked by Allie Tangco on Jul 21, 2024
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A baby was born prematurely during the sixth month of pregnancy.The new parents question the nurse about the hair all over their baby's body.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "All babies are covered with this fine hair when they are born."
B) "Fine downy hair is called lanugo,and is normal in babies born prematurely."
C) "You should be more concerned with the baby's respiratory function."
D) "Don't worry about how the baby looks.All preemies look funny."
Lanugo
The fine, woolly hair or down on the shoulders, back, sacrum, and earlobes of the unborn child, which may remain for a few weeks after birth.
Prematurely
Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.
Respiratory Function
The process by which the respiratory system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide, crucial for sustaining life.
- Recognize normal versus abnormal developmental behaviors and physiological responses in children.
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Michael MashaJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Lanugo is a fine downy hair that covers the body of babies born prematurely. It is a normal occurrence and will disappear on its own within a few weeks to a couple of months. It is important for the nurse to educate the parents about this common occurrence to alleviate any concerns they may have about the appearance of their baby. Option A is not specific enough to address their question about the hair, Option C is important but not related to the question asked, and Option D is dismissive of the parents' concerns.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize normal versus abnormal developmental behaviors and physiological responses in children.
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