The obstetrician tells the parents of a newborn that their son has Down syndrome (DS). The neonatal nurse describes the signs and symptoms of DS to the student nurse, including:

Select all answers that apply.

A) poor muscle tone.
B) epicanthal folds.
C) long, slim hands.
D) short, high set ears.


A, B

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