The Nurse Assesses the Gestational Age of a Newborn and Informs

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses the gestational age of a newborn and informs the parents that the newborn is premature. All of the following assessment findings are congruent with prematurity except:

• A) Cry is weak and feeble.
• B) Clitoris and labia minora are prominent.
• C) Strong sucking reflex.
• D) Lanugo is plentiful.

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Definitions:

Thoracic Duct

The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel in the human body, responsible for transporting lymph and chyle from the lymphatic system into the bloodstream.

Cisterna Chyli

Referred to as the lymphatic system's "reservoir", collecting lymph from the lower half of the body.

Palatine Tonsils

Lymphatic tissue located on either side of the throat that helps defend the body against infection.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell vital for the immune system, involved in protecting the body from infections and foreign invaders.