A characteristic of a postterm infant who weighs 7 lb, 12 oz is:
a. A hematocrit level of 55%.
b. Soft and supple skin.
c. Lack of subcutaneous fat.
d. An abundance of vernix caseosa.
C
This postterm infant actually lost weight in utero, which is seen as loss of subcutaneous fat.
A hematocrit of 55% is within the expected range of all newborns.
The skin is normally wrinkled, cracked, and peeling.
There is no vernix caseosa in a postterm infant.
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