Which characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) should the nurse expect to assess in affected neonates? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hydrocephaly
b. Low activity
c. Epicanthal folds
d. Short palpebral fissures
e. Flat midface, with a low nasal bridge
ANS: C, D, E
Common facial anomalies associated with FAS include microcephaly, short palpebral fissures (the openings between the eyelids), epicanthal folds, flat midface with a low nasal bridge, indistinct philtrum (groove between the nose and upper lip), and a thin upper lip. Microcephaly is present, not hydrocephaly. Central nervous system impairment includes a high activity level, not a low one.
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