The nurse is weighing and measuring a term newborn. Which findings would cause the nurse to conclude that the baby is suffering from asymmetrical intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)?
A) Looks wasted and has poor skin turgor
B) Is pale with loose, dry skin
C) Has cracked and leathery skin
D) Has very thin skin and has multiple visible veins
Ans: B
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Which observation by the nurse best indicates that bladder irrigation for urinary retention has been effective?
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