Question

What characteristic does the nurse anticipate in an infant born at 32 weeks' gestation?

A. Ear pinnae spring back when folded
B. Palms and soles have definite creases
C. Areolae and nipples are barely visible
D. Square window sign shows a zero-degree angle

Answer 1

The nurse would anticipate that in an infant born at 32 weeks' gestation, the areolae and nipples would be barely visible.

Step-by-step explanation:

An infant born at 32 weeks' gestation may exhibit several characteristic features. The correct characteristic that a nurse would anticipate in such an infant is (C) Areolae and nipples are barely visible. At this stage of gestation, the development of secondary sexual characteristics is not yet complete, and the areolae and nipples may not be fully developed or visible.