The nurse is caring for a newborn born at 30 weeks' gestation. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?

A. Lanugo (fine hair) covers most of the body in preterm infants. It helps with heat regulation but decreases as the fetus matures. B. Incorrect → Flexion of all extremities is seen in term infants. Preterm infants often have hypotonia (decreased muscle tone). C. Incorrect → Plantar creases are absent or few in preterm infants. Term infants have creases covering the entire sole. D. Incorrect → Preterm infants have less subcutaneous fat, making them more prone to temperature instability.