The Nurse Assesses the Newborn's Ears to Be Parallel to the Outer

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses the newborn's ears to be parallel to the outer and inner canthus of the eye. The nurse documents this finding to be:

• A) A normal position.
• B) A possible chromosomal abnormality.
• C) Facial paralysis.
• D) Prematurity.

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