Which birth injuries should the nurse assess for if an infant was born with the use of a vacuum extractor? (Select all that apply.)

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Brachia palsy, cephalhematoma, and subgaleal hemorrhage are birth injuries associated with vacuum-assisted extraction. Fractured clavicles are injuries associated with infants who are large for gestational age or weigh more than 4000 g. Torticollis is a condition that occurs from a brachial plexus injury.

Which Birth Injuries Should the Nurse Assess for If an Infant