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A Nurse Notes Hypotonia, Irritability, and a Poor Sucking Reflex

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A nurse notes hypotonia, irritability, and a poor sucking reflex in a full-term newborn infant upon admission to the nursery. The nurse suspects fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and is aware that which of the following additional sign(s) would be consistent with FAS?


A) Head circumference appropriate for gestational age
B) Birth weight of 6 pounds 14 ounces
C) Length of 19 inches
D) Abnormal palmar creases

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