Which clinical manifestations should the nurse anticipate when providing care to a postterm newborn?

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A postterm newborn is one born after 42 weeks of gestation. These infants have had more time to produce bowel movements, which can result in meconium-stained amniotic fluid and umbilical cord, increasing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome and meconium aspiration syndrome. Vernix and lanugo (A) are typically present on preterm infants, not postterm. Partially formed fingernails (B) and excessive subcutaneous tissue (C) are more common in premature infants.

Which Clinical Manifestations Should the Nurse Anticipate When Providing Care