You are called to the nursery to evaluate a skin rash by the…
You are called to the nursery to evaluate a skin rash by the bedside RN. Upon observation and palpation of the 24 hour old newborn male you note multiple yellow papules about 1 mm in size on the cheeks, brow, and nose that commonly describe an accumulation of sebaceous gland secretions. Your medical diagnosis for this rash is:
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You are called to the bedside in the NICU to assess eye drainage in a 3 day old newborn undergoing evaluation for congenital hydronephrosis. Upon examination you note bilateral light yellow drainage and “crusting” along the eyelids. The sclera is red but the infant has stable vitals signs. This can indicate which of the following eye disorder in a newborn?
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