The nurse is assessing a newborn who exhibits continued extrusion of the tongue. Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate based on this data?

1) Tetralogy of Fallot
2) Diabetes insipidus
3) Diabetes mellitus
4) Down syndrome


ANS: 4

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