As the perinatal nurse performs an assessment of the infant's head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat, the ears are noted to be low set. This clinical finding would require follow-up due to the potential for __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: chromosomal abnormalities
Special attention is paid to the shape, size, and placement of the ears. Low-set ears may signal the need for further assessment and evaluation for chromosomal abnormalities. Placement of one ear slightly lower than the other is a common finding that generally has no clinical significance.
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