A nurse is caring for a newborn delivered by vaginal birth a…

A nurse is caring for a newborn delivered by vaginal birth after a prolonged labor. The newborn’s mother asks about the swollen area on her son’s head. After palpation to identify that the swelling crosses the suture line, which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who is in an incubat…

A nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who is in an incubator to maintain a neutral thermal environment. The preterm infant is under 5 pounds without adequate body fat. The father of the newborn asks the nurse why this is necessary. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?