Which of the following findings is NOT associated with hypoglycemia in newborns?

In newborns, hypoglycemia can manifest with various clinical signs that indicate insufficient glucose levels. Each of the options listed corresponds to common findings associated with hypoglycemia, except for constant crying, which is not a specific indicator of this condition.

Temperature instability, jitteriness, and apnea are well-documented signs of hypoglycemia in newborns. Temperature instability occurs because hypoglycemia can affect a newborn’s ability to regulate their body temperature adequately. Jitteriness, or fine tremors, is a result of the brain’s response to low glucose levels, leading to increased neuromuscular irritability. Apnea, or pauses in breathing, can be seen as a neurological reaction to hypoglycemia, indicating that the newborn's central nervous system is affected due to decreased glucose availability.

Constant crying, while it may occur for many reasons in newborns, is not specific to hypoglycemia and could stem from various other factors such as hunger, discomfort, or other needs. Thus, it does not serve as a direct indicator of a hypoglycemic event in the same way that the other signs do. Understanding these distinctions can help caregivers and healthcare professionals better recognize and respond to clinical signs in newborns.