What is the correct nursing response to a mother who asks, "How can I get rid of the baby's cradle cap?"
a. "Rub baby oil on the infant's head at night and shampoo the hair the next morning."
b. "Use a brush with firm bristles to loosen the scales on the baby's head several times a day."
c. "Wash the baby's head every night with a dandruff-control shampoo."
d. "Lubricate the baby's head every morning with a small amount of olive oil."
ANS: A
Scales may be softened by applying baby oil to the head the evening before, and shampooing the hair in the morning.
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