The nurse is assessing a new admission to the newborn nursery. Which physical findings suggest the infant was preterm? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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Preterm infants often have underdeveloped physical features. C) Labia widely separated with clitoris prominent indicates underdeveloped external genitalia common in preterm females. D) Breast area barely perceptible with flat areola, no bud signifies the lack of breast tissue development typical in preterm infants. E) Sole creases not extending the length of the foot is another sign of prematurity, as full-term infants usually have creases that cover at least two-thirds of the sole.

The Nurse Is Assessing a New Admission to the Newborn