Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a newborn who was delivered by vacuum extraction and has swelling on his head that crosses the suture line. The newborn's mother asks about the swelling on her newborn's head. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"This is a caput succedaneum, which is a collection of fluid from pressure of the vacuum extractor.".
Rationale:
💦 Caput succedaneum is a soft, puffy swelling that crosses suture lines, caused by pressure against the cervix or vacuum extraction.
💦 It is benign, typically resolving within a few days without intervention.
💦 Educating parents about its harmless nature reassures them and prevents unnecessary anxiety.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4
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