Which information is least likely recorded as a part of the initial newborn assessment?
1. Presence or absence of meconium-stained fluid
2. Blood draw for phenylketonuria (PKU) screening
3. Resuscitative measures required in the birthing area
4. Parents' desires regarding circumcision for a male infant
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Explanation:
1. The labor and birth record, including the presence or absence of meconium-stained fluid, should be recorded as part of the newborn assessment.
2. Blood is often drawn for laboratory testing, which should be recorded. However, blood draws for PKU screening must occur more than 24 hours after birth.
3. The condition of the newborn, including resuscitative measures required in the birthing area, should be recorded as part of the newborn assessment.
4. Parent–newborn attachment information, including the parents' desires regarding care, should be noted during the newborn assessment.
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