The nurse identifies hyperpigmentation on the genitalia of a newborn male who has salt-wasting congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Which action should the nurse take? geoquad A Blanch the hewborn’s skin to observe for cyanosis and jaundice. geoquad B Tell the mother that the newborn’s scrotum color should lighten over time. geoquad C Observe for signs of erythemia and inflammation in the perineal area. geoquad D Review the newborn’s serum adrenocortiocotropic hormone (ACTH) levels.
[Verified Answer]: The nurse identifies hyperpigmentation on…
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