The nursery nurse caring for a newborn exposed to an active maternal gonorrheal infection will be especially alert for the presence of:

Choice A rationaleSkin lesions are not typically associated with gonorrheal infections, they are more indicative of other infections like congenital syphilis.Choice B rationaleVaginal or penile discharge indicates a localized infection rather than a systemic issue like neonatal conjunctivitis.Choice C rationaleThrush is a fungal infection caused by Candida, not related to gonorrheal infection.Choice D rationaleEye infection, specifically conjunctivitis (ophthalmia neonatorum), is common in newborns exposed to gonorrhea during birth.