Which assessment findings should be reported to the physician immediately?
a. Mongolian spots c. Jaundice after 48 hours
b. Circumoral cyanosis d. Conjunctival he-morrhage
B
Circumoral cyanosis indicates decreased oxygenation and should be reported to the physician immediately. Mongolian spots are a normal finding, and these spots usually disappear as the infant grows. Jaundice after 48 hours indicates physiologic jaundice. Conjunctival hemorrhage can occur as a result of the pressure against the head during labor and delivery.
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