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Sarahi Flores
on Oct 28, 2024
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While the nurse assesses a newborn of African American descent,the mother points out a blue-black Mongolian spot on the newborn's back and asks,"What's that? Is something wrong with my baby?" Which response by the nurse is best?
A) "I'll ask the physician to look at the spot."
B) "Those spots are quite common and typically fade with time."
C) "You may want a plastic surgeon to look at that."
D) "That spot is benign so it's nothing you need to worry about."
Mongolian Spot
A benign, blue-gray birthmark, often appearing on the skin of the lower back and buttocks of infants, more common in those of Asian or African descent.
African American
An ethnic group of Americans with total or partial ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.
Benign
A term used to describe conditions, tumors, or growths that are not cancerous and are unlikely to be harmful.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing explanations for findings and care plans.
- Comprehend normal and aberrant results in patient examinations.
Verified Answer
AC
Learning Objectives
- Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing explanations for findings and care plans.
- Comprehend normal and aberrant results in patient examinations.