Asked by Andrea Talley on Jul 12, 2024
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During a neonatal examination, the nurse notices that the newborn infant has six toes. How should the nurse document this finding?
A) Unidactyly
B) Syndactyly
C) Polydactyly
D) Multidactyly
Polydactyly
A congenital condition characterized by having more than the usual number of fingers or toes.
Neonatal Examination
A comprehensive assessment of a newborn baby's health, including physical examination, hearing and vision tests, and screening for congenital conditions.
Newborn Infant
A term referring to an infant from birth to one month of age, during which vital developmental assessments and screenings are performed.
- Identify and document anomalies and conditions related to appendages (fingers, toes).
Verified Answer
CJ
Craig JamesJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Polydactyly is the presence of extra fingers or toes. Syndactyly is webbing between adjacent fingers or toes. The other terms are not correct.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and document anomalies and conditions related to appendages (fingers, toes).