Posted: August 11th, 2017

When the nurse brings Philip to his mother, she comments about the milia on the baby’s face. The nurse should:

When the nurse brings Philip to his mother, she comments about the milia on the baby’s face. The nurse should:

a. Tell her that all babies have them and they clear up in 2 to 3 days
b. Explain that these are birthmarks that will disappear within a few months
c. Instruct her about proper hand washing since the milia can be infectious
d. Instruct her to avoid squeezing them or attempting to wash them off