Which of the following is NOT a potential injury to monitor for after shoulder dystocia?

Cerebral palsy is not typically associated as a direct injury related to shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia primarily occurs during delivery when the baby's shoulder becomes lodged behind the mother's pubic bone, leading to specific physical injuries to the newborn.

The most common injuries to be concerned with after an episode of shoulder dystocia include brachial plexus palsy, which results from damage to the network of nerves controlling the arm, broken collarbone due to the force used during delivery, and neck strain that can occur from the manipulation required to resolve the dystocia.

While cerebral palsy can result from a variety of factors during labor and delivery, it is generally not a direct result of shoulder dystocia specifically. Instead, cerebral palsy is more commonly linked to broader neurological insults, often stemming from oxygen deprivation or other complications, that may or may not be related to the mechanics of delivery. Thus, monitoring for basic musculoskeletal injuries in the immediate aftermath of shoulder dystocia is crucial, while cerebral palsy, being a more complex condition, does not fit within the immediate concerns following an isolated incident of shoulder dystocia.