The nurse in the newborn nursery is admitting a neonate. In order to determine the health and development of the newborn, what will the nurse assess? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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To determine the health and development of a newborn, the nurse must assess various factors including head and chest circumference, weight and length, the presence of newborn reflexes, and gestational age of the infant. Body fat determination may not be part of the initial assessment and may be difficult to accurately determine in a newborn.

The Nurse in the Newborn Nursery Is Admitting a Neonate