What characteristic shows the greatest gestational maturity?
A) Few rugae on the scrotum and testes high in the scrotum
B) Infant's arms and legs extended
C) Some peeling and cracking of the skin
D) The arm can be positioned with the elbow beyond the midline of the chest

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Peeling,cracking,dryness,and a few visible veins in the skin are signs of maturity in the newborn.The other signs are indicative of a younger gestational age.

What Characteristic Shows the Greatest Gestational Maturity