A new mother insists that her baby must be cold because its hands and feet are blue. What should the nurse explain to the mother about the infant's blue coloring?
a. It is called acrocyanosis and will improve as the baby's circulation improves.
b. It is cyanosis and will require administration of oxygen until it resolves.
c. It is due to patent ductus arteriosus, which is normal for several hours after birth.
d. It is indeed due to being cold, and the baby should be returned to the warmer.
A
Acrocyanosis is blue coloring of the hand and feet and is generally present for several hours until cardiovascular changes have stabilized and fully oxygenated blood has reached the hands and feet.
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