A 35-year-old client has just given birth to a healthy newborn during her 43rd week of gestation. Which finding should the nurse expect when assessing the condition of the newborn?

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Meconium aspiration is more likely in post-term newborns (born after 42 weeks of gestation) due to the increased likelihood of meconium being passed in utero and potentially aspirated by the newborn.

A 35-Year-Old Client Has Just Given Birth to a Healthy