Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is assessing a newborn following a forceps-assisted birth.Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of this birth method?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Facial palsy. This birth method refers to a forceps delivery, which can cause nerve damage leading to facial palsy. Forceps application during delivery can put pressure on the baby's facial nerves, resulting in temporary or permanent facial paralysis. Polycythemia (A) is not typically associated with forceps delivery. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (C) is a lung condition in premature babies, not directly related to forceps delivery. Hypoglycemia (D) can occur in newborns due to various reasons, but it is not a specific complication of forceps delivery.