The nurse is assessing a newborn client who was born 5 minutes ago and notes six fingers on the left hand. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record?
1. Syndactyly.
2. Polydactyly.
3. Brachial plexus injury.
4. Erb palsy.
Correct Answer: 2
Polydactyly is the presence of extra fingers. Syndactyly is a term used to describe the presence of webbed fingers. A brachial plexus injury results in paralysis of the shoulder and upper arm from birth trauma. Entire brachial plexus palsy results in no movement of the shoulder, arm, and hand. Unfortunately, this type of brachial plexus injury has a poor prognosis. Erb palsy is one type of brachial plexus injury. It is a transient condition that results in paralysis of the shoulder and upper arm.
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