The parent of a 2-day-old newborn expresses concern that their infant's head is misshapen. Which response should the nurse provide the parent?
A. "Every newborn has a different shaped head."
B. "It is okay, the cranial bones are not yet fused."
C. "Your newborn can be fitted for a helmet to reshape their head."
D. "I will be taking measurements of the newborn's head."
Answer: B
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After administration of preoperative medications, the nurse takes the precaution of
a. confirming that the client has voided. b. monitoring vital signs every 15 minutes. c. placing the client in bed with the rails up. d. transporting the client immediately to the OR.