The nurse assessing a newborn after a difficult delivery suspects that the baby may have sustained a fractured clavicle. Which sign would alert the nurse to this condition?

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A fractured clavicle in a newborn, especially after a difficult delivery, may not present with obvious symptoms like pain due to the infant's limited ability to communicate. However, an asymmetrical Moro reflex, where one arm does not move as much as the other during the reflex action, can indicate a fracture on the side of the lesser movement, as the baby tends to protect the injured side.

The Nurse Assessing a Newborn After a Difficult Delivery Suspects