A Newborn Assessment Shows Separated Sagittal Suture,oblique Palpebral Fissures,depressed Nasal

question 15

Multiple Choice

A newborn assessment shows separated sagittal suture,oblique palpebral fissures,depressed nasal bridge,protruding tongue,and transverse palmar creases.These findings are most suggestive of:

• A)microcephaly.
• B)Down syndrome.
• C)cerebral palsy.
• D)fragile X syndrome.

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