All infants need to be observed for hypoglycemia during the newborn period. Based on the facts obtained from pregnancy histories, which infant would be most likely to develop hypoglycemia?

A) An infant whose labor began with ruptured membranes
B) An infant who had difficulty establishing respirations at birth
C) An infant who has marked acrocyanosis of his hands and feet
D) An infant whose mother craved chocolate during pregnancy


B

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