The nurse is assessing the skin of a newborn and notes a bright red, raised lesion on the lateral aspect of the thigh
The lesion is 4.5 centimeters in diameter. When light pressure is applied to the lesion, the site does not blanch. The mother expresses concern about the appearance of this site, and asks the nurse if it should be removed. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "Your pediatrician can make a surgical referral for you."
2. "It really is not that noticeable."
3. "You should be happy that your baby is healthy overall."
4. "These types of lesions usually disappear by the time a child turns 10 years old."
Correct Answer: 4
The lesion described is a hemangioma, which is a cluster of immature capillaries that can be found on any part of the body. These lesions usually disappear by age 10, and no intervention is needed. The nurse should educate the mother about the lesion. The mother does not require comments suggesting she should ignore the lesion or be happy that the infant does not have more serious problems. The nurse should not state that the mother should be happy with the overall health of the newborn. The mother is concerned about the appearance of the lesion and should be educated about the lesion and its normal course.
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