The nurse is bathing a newborn infant in the nursery and notices scaly white patches over the infant's scalp. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
a. Wash the scalp and apply gentle scrubbing.
b. Notify the primary care provider.
c. Obtain a CT (computed tomography) scan of the infant's head.
d. Assess for patches on the infant's lower torso.
A
In newborns, cradle cap—scaly white patches over the scalp due to secretion of sebum—is common. It can be removed with washing and gentle scrubbing. It is not necessary to assess for these patches over the torso, as this is common to the scalp. Notification to a primary care provider or a CT scan is not indicated.
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