What Does Follow-Up of Preterm Infants During the First Months

question 67

Multiple Choice

What does follow-up of preterm infants during the first months at home indicate about their risk for child abuse?

• A)They are at an increased risk for child abuse, compared to full-term infants.
• B)They are at a decreased risk for child abuse, compared to full-term infants.
• C)They have the same risk for child abuse as full-term infants.
• D)They have very high risk for child abuse, and the majority of preterm infants are abused.

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