A nurse is assessing a newborn girl who is 2 hours old.Which finding warrants a call to the health care provider?

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A laceration of the cheek in a newborn is not a normal finding and warrants immediate attention from a healthcare provider to assess for potential injury or underlying issues. Blood glucose of 45 mg/dl is within the normal range for a newborn, a heart rate of 160 beats per minute after crying is also considered normal due to physiological stress, and the passage of a dark black-green substance (meconium) from the rectum is a normal occurrence in the first few days of life.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Newborn Girl Who Is 2