A characteristic of a post-term infant who weighs 7 lb, 12 oz, and who lost weight in utero, is:
a. Soft and supple skin.
b. A hematocrit level of 55%.
c. Lack of subcutaneous fat.
d. An abundance of vernix caseosa.
ANS: C
This post-term infant actually lost weight in utero, which is seen as loss of subcutaneous fat. The skin is normally wrinkled, cracked, and peeling. A hematocrit of 55% is within the expected range of all newborns. There is no vernix caseosa in a post-term infant.
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