A 3.8-kg infant was vaginally delivered at 39 weeks of gestation after a 30-minute second stage.A nuchal cord occurred.After the birth,the infant is noted to have petechiae over the face and upper back.Based on the nurse's knowledge,which information regarding petechiae should be shared with the parents?

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Petechiae that are acquired during birth may extend over the upper portion of the trunk and face.These lesions are benign if they disappear within 2 days of birth and no new lesions appear.Petechiae may result from decreased platelet formation.In this infant,the presence of petechiae is more likely a soft-tissue injury resulting from the nuchal cord at birth.Unless the lesions do not dissipate in 2 days,no reason exists to alarm the family.Petechiae usually occur with a breech presentation vaginal birth.

A 38-Kg Infant Was Vaginally Delivered at 39 Weeks of Gestation