Before drying off the newborn after birth, which assessment finding should the nurse document to ensure an accurate gestational rating on the Ballard gestational assessment tool?

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Amount and area of vernix coverage is the only assessment finding that should be documented before drying off the newborn after birth to ensure an accurate gestational rating on the Ballard gestational assessment tool.

Before Drying Off the Newborn After Birth, Which Assessment Finding