Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a newborn delivered by vaginal birth after 3 hours of pushing. The newborn's mother asks about the swollen area on her son's head. After palpation and identification that the swelling does cross the suture line.Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A caput succedaneum is swelling of the scalp that crosses suture lines and is caused by prolonged pressure on the head during delivery.