Which assessment of the newborn should be reported?
a. Head circumference is 5 cm greater than the chest circumference
b. Hands and feet are warm with a blue color
c. Temperature is 36.6 ° C (97.8 ° F)
d. Head has a longer than normal shape to it
ANS: A
The circumference of the head should be less than 2 cm greater than that of the chest. All other listed assessments are within the norm.
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