The Ballard scoring system is a common gestational age assessment tool, used in assessing the newborn. Which categories are included in determining the physical maturity of the newborn? (Select all that apply.)
A) Skin
B) Posture
C) Breast buds
D) Square window
E) Plantar creases
F) Lanugo
Ans: A, C, E, F
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