While completing a newborn assessment, the nurse should be aware that the most com-mon birth injury is:

a. To the soft tissues.
b. Caused by forceps gripping the head on delivery.
c. Fracture of the humerus and femur.
d. Fracture of the clavicle.


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A The most common birth injury is fracture of the clavicle (collarbone). It usually heals without treatment, although the arm and shoulder may be immobilized for comfort.
B The most common birth injury is fracture of the clavicle (collarbone). It usually heals without treatment, although the arm and shoulder may be immobilized for comfort.
C The most common birth injury is fracture of the clavicle (collarbone). It usually heals without treatment, although the arm and shoulder may be immobilized for comfort.
D The most common birth injury is fracture of the clavicle (collarbone). It usually heals without treatment, although the arm and shoulder may be immobilized for comfort.

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