Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Low-Birth-Weight Infants

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of low-birth-weight infants?

• A)They show greater prevalence for liver fat infiltration
• B)They demonstrate catch-up growth within 3 months of birth
• C)They have an increased risk for insulin resistance if they were also born prematurely
• D)They have proportionately larger kidneys and greater risks for low blood pressure

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