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Garrulous · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

In assessing a newborn who is small for gestational age

and had the condition intrauterine growth restriction, the nurse recognizes this infant has asymmetric growth restriction. Which of the following is the most likely indication of asymmetric growth restriction?
A) The infant's head is large in comparison with the body
B) The infant's head and body parts are in proportion
C) The infant's length falls below the 10th percentile
D) The infant's length is above the 10th percentile

Question 2

The Ballard scoring system is a common gestational age assessment tool, used in assessing the newborn. Which categories are included in determining the neuromuscular maturity of the newborn? (Select all that apply.)

A) Skin
B) Posture
C) Arm recoil
D) Heel to ear
E) Plantar creases
F) Scarf sign