Which of the following assessment findings of a male infant 14 hours postpartum would be considered abnormal and would require further assessment and possible intervention?
A) The baby's first stool appears to contain blood.
B) The child is unable to breathe through his mouth.
C) The baby's skin has a yellowish orange hue.
D) The child's suck is weak when placed at his mother's breast.

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While not an uncommon event in early postnatal life, jaundice requires further assessment and possibly intervention. Meconium often contains blood, and young infants are exclusive nose breathers. A child's suck is frequently weak before it becomes established in the days to follow.

Which of the Following Assessment Findings of a Male Infant