The nurse is assessing an infant diagnosed with Down syndrome. During the physical assessment, which data does the nurse anticipate?

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Infants with Down syndrome often have slanted eyes, protruding tongues, and shortened necks as physical characteristics of the syndrome. Cleft palate and lip and drooping eyelids may also be present but are not as commonly associated with Down syndrome.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Infant Diagnosed with Down Syndrome