A Newborn Assessment Shows a Separated Sagittal Suture,oblique Palpebral Fissures,a

question 41

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Microcephaly
• B) Cerebral palsy
• C) Down syndrome
• D) Fragile X syndrome

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