The nurse is preparing new parents to be discharged with their newborn. The mother asks the nurse why the baby's eyelids are so swollen. The best response by the nurse is:
1. "Swollen eyelids can happen because of the pressure associated with birth; the swelling should resolve in a few days."
2. "Newborn babies cry a lot and, as with adults, crying can cause our eyelids to be swollen."
3. "It's likely that your baby is developing an infection of the eyelids; I'll report this to the physician."
4. "Swollen eyelids are uncommon in newborns and may be an indication of a more serious disorder; if this does not resolve in one week, you need to visit your pediatrician."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The eyelids are usually edematous during the first few days of life because of the pressure associated with birth.
Rationale 2: The eyelids are usually edematous during the first few days of life because of the pressure associated with birth.
Rationale 3: The eyelids are usually edematous during the first few days of life because of the pressure associated with birth.
Rationale 4: The eyelids are usually edematous during the first few days of life because of the pressure associated with birth.
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