Baby Sue is born with an imperforate anus. However, her outward anal appearance is normal. Which sign would indicate to the health care provider that she has a closed anal passageway?
a. Development of a scaphoid abdomen
b. Vomiting after her first feeding
c. Bleeding from the rectum
d. Failure to pass meconium stool
D
Failure to pass meconium stool indicates that a newborn has an imperforate anus.
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