1105: 37-week neonate born at 1105. Weight at birth was 7 pounds 3 ounces (3316 grams). Head circumference 33 cm; chest circumference 31 cm. The umbilical cord was clamped and cut, revealing two arteries and one vein. Vigorous cry and movement in all extremities were noted. Gluteal folds were symmetrical. Breath sounds clear, and no grunting; pink body and cyanotic extremities. Apical pulse was 119/minute; axillary temperature 96.5°F (35.8°C); respiratory rate was 50/minute. Pulse oximetry 95% on room air. APGAR at one minute was 9.
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The neonate is at ****greatest**** risk for [developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) / hypoglycemia / neonatal abstinence syndrome / microcephaly / macrocephaly / respiratory distress] due to the neonates [axillary temperature / head circumference / cry characteristics / gluteal fold symmetry / cyanotic extremities / APGAR score] and [axillary temperature / head circumference / cry characteristics / gluteal fold symmetry / cyanotic extremities / APGAR score]
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