When caring for a newborn with Down syndrome,the nurse should be aware that the most common congenital anomaly associated with Down syndrome is:

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Congenital heart malformations,primarily septal defects,are very common congenital anomalies in Down syndrome.Hypospadias,pyloric stenosis,and congenital hip dysplasia are not frequent congenital anomalies associated with Down syndrome.

When Caring for a Newborn with Down Syndrome,the Nurse Should