When assessing a newborn infant's genitalia, the nurse notices that the genitalia are somewhat engorged. The labia majora are swollen, the clitoris looks large, and the hymen is thick. The vaginal opening is difficult to visualize. The infant's mother states that she is worried about the labia being swollen. The nurse should reply:
A) "This is a normal finding in newborns and should resolve within a few weeks."
B) "This could indicate an abnormality and may need to be evaluated by a physician."
C) "We will need to have estrogen levels evaluated to make sure that they are within normal limits."
D) "We will need to keep close watch over the next few days to see if the genitalia decrease in size."
Answer: A) "This is a normal finding in newborns and should resolve within a few weeks."
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