The nurse assesses the newborn's ears to be parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye. The nurse documents this finding to be which of the following?
1. A normal position
2. A possible chromosomal abnormality
3. Facial paralysis
4. Prematurity
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Explanation: 1. The top of the ear (pinna) is parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye in the normal newborn.
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