Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A full-term newborn upon admission to the nurseryA nurse is assessing a full-term newborn upon admission to the nursery. Which of the following clinical findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Single palmar creases may indicate genetic conditions like Down syndrome and should be reported for further evaluation. Rust-stained urine, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and transient circumoral cyanosis are common in newborns and typically resolve without intervention.