Before the nurse begins to dry the newborn off after birth, which of the following assessment findings should the nurse document to ensure an accurate gestational rating on the Ballard gestational assessment tool?

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The amount and area of vernix coverage can help determine the gestational age of the newborn on the Ballard gestational assessment tool. The other options listed would not provide as accurate of an assessment for gestational age.

Before the Nurse Begins to Dry the Newborn Off After