Prior to conducting the initial assessment of a newborn, the nurse reviews the mother's prenatal record and the delivery record to obtain information concerning possible risk factors for the infant and to anticipate the impact of these factors on the infant's ability to successfully transition to the extrauterine environment. Which information is pertinent to this assessment?

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Infectious disease screening results, maternal history of gestational diabetes, and prolonged rupture of the membranes are pertinent as they can directly affect the newborn's health and transition to the extrauterine environment.

Prior to Conducting the Initial Assessment of a Newborn, the Nurse