Which assessment data would cause the nurse to suspect that a newborn requires further testing for cystic fibrosis?
A) Rectal prolapse
B) Constipation
C) Steatorrheic stools
D) Meconium ileus

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Meconium ileus, which is a condition where the meconium (first stool of the newborn) is abnormally thick and sticky, is a common symptom of cystic fibrosis in newborns. Therefore, it would cause the nurse to suspect that further testing is needed. Rectal prolapse, constipation, and steatorrheic stools may also be present in cystic fibrosis, but they are not specific enough to diagnose the condition.

Which Assessment Data Would Cause the Nurse to Suspect That