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While Performing a Physical Examination on a Newborn Infant, the Therapist

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While performing a physical examination on a newborn infant, the therapist notices that the point of maximal cardiac impulse is to the left of the sternal border. Which of the following conditions can cause this situation?


Definitions:

Cuboidal Cells

Epithelial cells with a cube-like shape, often found lining glands and ducts.

Sudoriferous Glands

Glands in the skin responsible for the production and secretion of sweat.

Hypodermis

The innermost layer of the skin, composed primarily of fat and connective tissues, providing insulation and cushioning for the body.

Reticular Region

The deeper layer of the dermis in the skin, composed of dense irregular connective tissue featuring collagen and elastin fibers.

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