The nurse assesses the newborn's ears to be parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
1. Prematurity
2. Facial paralysis
3. A normal position
4. A possible chromosomal abnormality
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Explanation:
1. The top of the ear (pinna) should be parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye in the normal newborn.
2. The top of the ear (pinna) should be parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye in the normal newborn.
3. The top of the ear (pinna) should be parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye in the normal newborn.
4. Low-set ears could indicate a chromosomal abnormality.
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