During an assessment of a 12-hour-old newborn, the nurse notices pale pink spots on the nape of the neck. How should the nurse document this finding?
1. Nevus flammeus
2. Nevus vasculosus
3. A Mongolian spot
4. Telangiectatic nevi
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Explanation:
1. Nevus flammeus (port-wine stain), a capillary angioma, is located directly below the epidermis.
2. Nevus vasculosus (strawberry mark) is a capillary hemangioma.
3. Mongolian spots are macular areas of bluish black pigmentation on the dorsal area of the buttocks.
4. Telangiectatic nevi (stork bites) are pale pink or red spots that appear on the eyelids, nose, lower occipital bone, or the nape of the neck.
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