Question

The nurse is teaching a group of parents about the similarities and differences between newborn skin and adult skin. Which statement by the group indicates that additional teaching is needed? A. The newborn has fewer fibrils connecting the dermis and epidermis B. The newborn's skin and that of an adult are similar in thickness. C. Skin development in the newborn is not complete at birth. D. The newborn's sweat glands function fully, just like those of an adult.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (D).

Explanation:

Newborn and adult skin shows the largest difference in their structure and function. The skin development of newborn takes time even after birth. The fibrils are present less in number in newborns.

The structure of the adult and new born sweat gland is quite similar. The newborn sweat gland are not fully functional at the time of birth and takes around 2 to 3 years for complete development.

Thus, the correct answer is option (D).