A newborn assessment finding that would support the nursing diagnosis of postmaturity would be:
a. loose skin.
b. ruddy skin color.
c. presence of vernix.
d. absence of lanugo.
ANS: A
Decreased placental function because of a prolonged pregnancy results in loss of subcutaneous tissue in the neonate, which is evidenced by loose skin. Ruddy skin color, presence of vernix, and absence of lanugo do not indicate a postmature infant.
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