QUESTION: "When assessing a post-term neonate, which of the following would the nurse expect to find?"
CHOICES
( X ) a.) Flattened nose.
( X ) b.) Small hands and feet.
( X ) c.) Red abdominal rash.
( O ) d.) Wrinkled, peeling skin.
RATIONALE: A common finding for postmature neonates is wrinkled, peeling skin. Flattened nose is associated with neonates who have a syphilis infection, not with a postmature neonate. Small hands and feet are typically found in preterm and small-for-gestational-age neonates, not in a post-term neonate. There is no relationship between postmaturity and a red abdominal rash. An abdominal rash may be been seen in any newborn in the first few days of life. NURSING PROCESS STEP: Assessment CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Health promotion and maintenance CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: None
