The nurse assesses the gestational age of a newborn and informs the parents that the newborn is premature. All of the following assessment findings are congruent with prematurity except:

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Premature infants often have a weak and feeble cry, prominent clitoris and labia minora, and plentiful lanugo. However, premature infants often have an underdeveloped sucking reflex, making it difficult for them to feed effectively.

The Nurse Assesses the Gestational Age of a Newborn and Informs