Which finding should the nurse suspect as abnormal in the newborn during the initial assessment?
a. Eyes crossed at times
b. Persistent high-pitched cry
c. Arms and legs flexed
d. Slight bluish tinge of the extremities
ANS: B
A high-pitched cry may indicate neurologic problems. Occasional crossing of the eyes, flexing of the arms and legs, and a bluish tinge of the extremities are all considered normal assessment findings in the newborn.
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