William and Sandy's Baby Was Considered Preterm Because

question 52

Multiple Choice

William and Sandy's baby was considered preterm because

• A)the baby was born prior to 37 weeks of gestation.
• B)the baby weighed 3400 grams.
• C)the baby weighed less than 2500 grams.
• D)the baby was born later than normal.

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Definitions:

Risk for Infection

The increased vulnerability of a person or population to acquiring infections due to specific health or environmental factors.

Deficient Fluid Volume

A condition where the body lacks sufficient fluid volume, potentially leading to dehydration and affecting normal bodily functions.

Abdominal Surgery

Surgical operations that involve opening the abdominal cavity to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease affecting any of the organs within the abdomen.

Clinical Findings

are the outcomes of clinical examinations and tests that provide data about a patient's health condition.