Newborn Nursing Care Q 2

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A client has just given birth at 42 weeks’ gestation. When assessing the neonate, which physical finding is expected?

  

     A. A sleepy, lethargic baby

     B. Lanugo covering the body

     C. Desquamation of the epidermis

     D. Vernix caseosa covering the body

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Desquamation of the epidermis.

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Option C: Postdate fetuses lose the vernix caseosa, and the epidermis may become desquamated.

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Option A: These neonates are usually very alert.

Option B: Lanugo is missing in the postdate neonate.

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