Which is a sign of illness in the newborn?
a. A yellow scaly lesion on the scalp
b. More than two soft stools per day
c. Regurgitating a small amount of feeding
d. An axillary temperature greater than 100.4° F (38° C)
ANS: D
Infants commonly respond to a variety of illnesses with an elevation in temperature. Yellow scaly lesions on the scalp are normal findings and are probably cradle cap. More than two soft stools per day are appropriate for a newborn. Regurgitating a small amount of a feeding is a normal variance.
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