Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Newborn born at 42 weeks of gestation.A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born at 42 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Dry, cracked skin is common in post-term newborns due to prolonged exposure to amniotic fluid, reducing vernix and causing skin changes.