Which aspect of newborn assessment may be limited by the application of a vacuum extractor at birth?

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The vacuum extractor is applied on the occipital bone and may create scalp edema at the application site. The posterior fontanel connects the occipital bone to the parietal bones. The anterior fontanel, coronal suture lines, and parietal bones are not part of the application area for a vacuum extractor.

Which Aspect of Newborn Assessment May Be Limited by the Application