The nurse is caring for an infant born at 35 weeks of gestation. What physical characteristic might the nurse expect this infant to exhibit?
a. Thin, long extremities
b. Large genitals for its size
c. Minimal vernix caseosa
d. Loose, transparent skin
ANS: D
The growth and development of the fetus are abruptly halted by a preterm birth. One of the characteristics of the preterm infant is skin that is loose and transparent.
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