A characteristic of a post-term infant who weighs 7 lb, 12 oz, and who lost weight in utero, is:
A) Soft and supple skin.
B) A hematocrit level of 55%.
C) Lack of subcutaneous fat.
D) An abundance of vernix caseosa.

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This post-term infant actually lost weight in utero, which is seen as loss of subcutaneous fat. The skin is normally wrinkled, cracked, and peeling. A hematocrit of 55% is within the expected range of all newborns. There is no vernix caseosa in a post-term infant.

A Characteristic of a Post-Term Infant Who Weighs 7 Lb