The nurse assesses the newborn's ears to be parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye. The nurse documents this finding to be:
1. A normal position.
2. A possible chromosomal abnormality.
3. Facial paralysis.
4. Prematurity.
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Rationale 1: The top of the ear (pinna) is parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye in the normal newborn.
Rationale 2: Low-set ears could indicate a chromosomal abnormality.
Rationale 3: This ear position is not indicative of facial paralysis.
Rationale 4: This ear position is not indicative of prematurity.
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