The nurse received a phone call from a mother who was discharged with her newborn several days ago. The mother completed the infant care teaching prior to discharge
The nurse would determine that the teaching had been effective if the mother reported which of the following? 1. Tiny, white facial bumps
2. Yellow skin and mucous membrane color
3. Irregular red patches on the back of the neck
4. Dark spots on the sacral area
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Rationale 1: Milia are tiny, white facial papules due to sebum and will resolve within a few weeks of birth.
Rationale 2: Yellowing of skin and mucous membranes in an infant who is 3–4 days old is temporary jaundice form of jaundice called physiological jaundice, but may require treatment with fluids and phototherapy.
Rationale 3: Vascular markings are also called stork bites and may be located on the back of the neck.
Rationale 4: Harmless skin markings requiring no intervention include gray, blue, or purple spots (Mongolian spots) on the buttocks or sacral area.
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