The father of a newly delivered infant expresses concern about the white, cheesy material seen on a baby's skin. The nurse explains that this is a normal finding and is called:
a. Lanugo
b. Vernix caseosa
c. Cutis marmorata
d. Mongolian spots
ANS: B
Vernix caseosa protects the skin of the fetus from moisture before delivery. As a rule, it does not need to be washed off and is left to be absorbed. Lanugo is the fine, downy hair usually found on the shoulders. Cutis marmorata is a lacelike red or blue pattern on the skin surface, and mongolian spots are dark blue or slate gray discolorations usually found on the lumbosacral area.
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