Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Newborn delivered with nuchal cordA nurse is performing an initial assessment of a newborn who was delivered with a nuchal cord. Which of the following clinical findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Facial petechiae are expected in newborns with a nuchal cord due to pressure on the neck during delivery, causing small blood vessel ruptures on the face.