The nurse caring for newborns on an obstetrical ward assesses a SGA newborn. What characteristics are typical for this classification of newborn? Select all that apply
A) Poor skin turgor
B) Tight and moist skin
C) Sparse or absent hair
D) Narrow skull sutures
E) Diminished muscle tissue
F) Increased fatty tissue
A, C, E
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Characteristics of the SGA newborn include poor skin turgor, loose and dry skin, sparse or absent hair, wide skull sutures caused by inadequate bone growth, and diminished muscle and fatty tissue. Weight, length, and head circumference are below normal expectations as defined on growth charts.
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