Nursing · Pediatrics
Which of the following statements is true regarding Epstein's pearls?
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- 1They are caused by blocked sweat ducts, leading to sweat being trapped under the newborn's skin.
- 2They are newly erupted primary deciduous teeth in a newborn.
- 3They are small, benign, whitish-yellow cysts found on the gums or palate of newborns.✓
- 4They are small, white or yellowish bumps caused by trapped keratin and sebum in newborn skin.
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They are small, benign, whitish-yellow cysts found on the gums or palate of newborns.
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