Normal physical findings in a healthy newborn include
A) Sporadic motor movements.
B) Cyanosis of the feet and hands for the first 48 hours.
C) Triangle-shaped anterior fontanel.
D) Weight of 4800 grams.

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Movements in the newborn are generally sporadic,but they are symmetric and involve all four extremities.Cyanosis of the hands and feet is normal for the first 24 hours,not 48 hours.The diamond shape of the anterior fontanel and the triangular shape of the posterior fontanel are found between the unfused bones of the skull.The expected,normal weight of a healthy newborn is between 2700 and 4000 grams (6 to 9 pounds).

Normal Physical Findings in a Healthy Newborn Include