Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
The mother of a one-month-old infant calls the clinic to report that the back of her infant's head is flat. How should the nurse respond?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Positioning the infant on the stomach when awake helps prevent and correct flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly) by relieving pressure on the skull. Other options increase the risk of SIDS or are ineffective.