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A woman delivers a 3,250 g neonate at 42 weeks' gestation. Which physical finding is expected during an examination if this neonate?

  • A. Abundant lanugo
  • B. Absence of sole creases
  • C. Breast bud of 1-2 mm in diameter
  • D. Leathery, cracked, and wrinkled skin
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A neonate born at 42 weeks' gestation, also known as post-term, is expected to have skin that appears leathery, cracked, and wrinkled due to prolonged exposure to the amniotic fluid in utero. This is a common physical finding in post-term neonates due to the decreased amount of vernix caseosa and amniotic fluid present on the skin at birth. Abundant lanugo (fine hair), absence of sole creases, and breast bud development are more commonly seen in preterm or term newborns, rather than post-term newborns.