Plantar creases need to be evaluated within a few hours of birth because:
a. the newborn has to be footprinted.
b. as the skin dries, the creases will become more prominent.
c. heel sticks may be required.
d. creases will be less prominent after 24 hours.
B
As the infant's skin begins to dry, the creases will appear more prominent and the infant's gestation could be misinterpreted.
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