A pregnant woman was admitted for induction of labour at 43 weeks of gestation with sure dates.A nonstress test (NST) in the obstetrician's office revealed a nonreactive tracing.On artificial rupture of membranes,thick,meconium-stained fluid was noted.What should the nurse caring for the infant after birth anticipate?
A) Meconium aspiration, hypoglycemia, and dry, cracked skin
B) Excessive vernix caseosa covering the skin, lethargy, and respiratory distress syndrome
C) Golden yellow- to green-stained skin and nails, absence of scalp hair, and an increased amount of subcutaneous fat
D) Hyperglycemia, hyperthermia, and an alert, wide-eyed appearance
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