The nurse in the newborn nursery is admitting a neonate. In order to determine the health and development of the newborn, the nurse will assess: (Select all that apply.)
1. Head circumference.
2. Body length.
3. Weight.
4. Length of pregnancy.
5. Body fat determination.
1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale:
1. The nurse should assess all of these parameters to determine the health of the newborn.
2. The nurse should assess all of these parameters to determine the health of the newborn.
3. The nurse should assess all of these parameters to determine the health of the newborn.
4. The nurse should assess all of these parameters to determine the health of the newborn.
5. Body fat determination is not a measure that is used during the newborn assessment.
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