Question

The neonate has a protruding tongue and a crease that transverses the entire width of each palm. the nurse recognizes that these findings are characteristic of what congenital condition?

Answer 1

The neonate might have Down Syndrome. The protrusion of neonate's tongue might be because of his/her smaller mouth than usual and they also have weak suckling which might caused the protrusion. These two symptoms are usually seen in a child with Down Syndrome.