A baby was delivered at 42 weeks' gestation. The nurse begins to assess the neonate. The nurse should expect to see which of the following observations:
a. Prolific lanugo
b. Large amounts of vernix caseosa
c. Dry, peeling, cracked skin
d. Firm skin around the thighs and buttocks
C
Lanugo is seen in preterm infants. Vernix caseosa is seen among term infants. Dry, peeling, cracked skin is seen with postterm infants. The skin around the thighs and buttocks will be loose.
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