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The newborn's mother is concerned about the shape of the baby's head after delivery. She states that the baby looks like a "cone head." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

  • A. You don't need to worry about it. It is perfectly normal after birth.
  • B. It is molding caused by the pressure during birth and will disappear in a few days.
  • C. I will report it to the physician and recommend a diagnostic scan.
  • D. It is a collection of blood related to the trauma of delivery and will absorb in a few weeks.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Molding is a normal finding after birth and resolves spontaneously.