The nurse is assessing the newborn of a mother who had gestational diabetes. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)

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Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes are at risk for being larger than normal due to the extra glucose from the mother, leading to excessive growth and fat deposition. This can result in physical characteristics such as a buffalo hump (B), a distended upper abdomen (C), and excessive subcutaneous fat (D).

The Nurse Is Assessing the Newborn of a Mother Who