The parents of a baby born prematurely during the sixth month of pregnancy question the nurse about the hair all over their baby. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "All babies are hairy. It is more noticeable on preemies."
2. "Fine downy hair helps keep the baby insulated in utero."
3. "You should be more concerned with the baby's respiratory function."
4. "Don't worry about how the baby looks. All preemies look funny."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: This option, although not incorrect, doesn't adequately address the parents' question.
Rationale 2: Lanugo, a fine downy hair, covers the body of the baby and usually disappears by the time gestation is full term. Because this baby was born early, the lanugo is more noticeable and will disappear as the baby nears full term.
Rationale 3: This option dismisses the parents' question.
Rationale 4: This option is insensitive and does not answer the parents' question.
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