When assessing a postterm newborn, which of the following would the nurse correlate with this gestational age variation?
A) Moist, supple, plum skin appearance
B) Abundant lanugo and vernix
C) Thin umbilical cord
D) Absence of sole creases
C
Response:
A postterm newborn typically exhibits a thin umbilical cord; dry, cracked, wrinkled skin; limited vernix and lanugo; and creases covering the entire soles of the feet.
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