An umbilical assessment in the newborn that is of concern is
A)a thick cord.
B)an umbilical hernia.
C)one umbilical artery and two veins.
D)pulsations superior to the umbilicus.
E)visible nondistended superficial veins.

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What is expected is two arteries and one vein. A single umbilical artery indicates the possibility of congenital anomalies. A thick cord suggests a well-nourished fetus, an umbilical hernia will generally spontaneously close by 2 years, and pulsations to the abdomen in the epigastric area are common. Nondistended superficial veins are usually visible in thin infants.

An Umbilical Assessment in the Newborn That Is of Concern