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A Pregnant Woman Was Admitted for Induction of Labor at 43

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A pregnant woman was admitted for induction of labor at 43 weeks of gestation with sure dates.A nonstress test (NST) in the obstetrician's office revealed a nonreactive tracing.On artificial rupture of membranes,thick meconium-stained fluid was noted.The nurse caring for the infant after birth anticipates:


A) Meconium aspiration,hypoglycemia,and dry,cracked skin
B) Excessive vernix caseosa covering the skin,lethargy,and respiratory distress syndrome
C) Golden yellow to green-stained skin and nails,absence of scalp hair,and an increased amount of subcutaneous fat
D) Hyperglycemia,hyperthermia,and an alert,wide-eyed appearance

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