A pregnant woman was admitted for induction of labor at 43 weeks of gestation with sure dates.A nonstress test (NST) in the obstetrician's office revealed a nonreactive tracing.On artificial rupture of membranes,thick meconium-stained fluid was noted.What should the nurse caring for the infant after birth anticipate?
A) Meconium aspiration,hypoglycemia,and dry,cracked skin
B) Excessive vernix caseosa covering the skin,lethargy,and RDS
C) Golden yellow to green-stained skin and nails,absence of scalp hair,and an increased amount of subcutaneous fat
D) Hyperglycemia,hyperthermia,and an alert,wide-eyed appearance
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