While completing a newborn assessment, the nurse should be aware that the most common birth injury is:
A) To the soft tissues.
B) Caused by forceps gripping the head on delivery.
C) Fracture of the humerus and femur.
D) Fracture of the clavicle.

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The most common birth injury is a fracture of the clavicle, which can occur during a difficult delivery or large baby. Soft tissue injuries and fractures of the humerus and femur are less common, and forceps deliveries have become less frequent with the use of alternative delivery methods.

While Completing a Newborn Assessment, the Nurse Should Be Aware