Chapter 12, 13 Leifer VERIFIED

Chapter 12, 13 Leifer VERIFIED While inspecting a newborns head, the nurse identifies a swelling of the scalp that does not cross the suture line. How would the nurse refer to this finding when documenting? - ANS C. Cephalohematoma What is the nurses best response to a mother who is voicing concern about molding of her 2-day-old infant? - ANS C. "The babys head conformed to the shape of the birth canal. It will go away soon." What symptom assessed in the newborn shortly after delivery should be reported? - ANS D. Sternal or chest retractions When the newborn's crib was moved suddenly, the nurse noticed that his legs flexed and the arms fanned out, and then both came back toward the midline.How would the nurse interpret this behavior? - ANS A. The Moro reflex