A baby was born prematurely during the sixth month of pregnancy. The new parents question the nurse about the hair all over their baby. The nurse's best response is:
1. "All babies are hairy. It is more noticeable on preemies."
2. "Fine downy hair helps keep the baby insulated in utero."
3. "You should be more concerned with the baby's respiratory function."
4. "Don't worry about how the baby looks. All preemies look funny."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: This option while not incorrect doesn't adequately address the parent's question.
Rationale 2: Lanugo, a fine downy hair, covers the body of the baby and usually disappears by the time gestation is full term. Since this baby was born early, the lanugo is more noticeable and will disappear as the baby nears full term.
Rationale 3: This option dismisses the parent's question.
Rationale 4: This option is insensitive and does not answer the parent's question.
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