While a mother is inspecting her newborn she expresses concern that her baby’s eyes are crossed. How should the nurse respond?
ExplanationC. Newborns’ eye movements are uncoordinated and the eyes appear crossed as they try to focus. As the eye muscles mature, the apparent strabismus disappears.
A. This discounts the mother’s concern and is demeaning.
B. Although this is true, the mother should be given an explanation for the apparent strabismus.
D. This is misinformation that will increase the mother’s anxiety.
