Of the Following Infants, Who Is the Least at Risk

question 183

Multiple Choice

Of the following infants, who is the least at risk for infant death?

• A) Joseph, who weighs 5¾ pounds and was born in England
• B) Yuka, who weighs 5½ pounds and was born in Japan
• C) Jayden, who weighs 5¾ pounds, was six weeks early and was born in the United States
• D) Cooper, who weighs 5½ pounds, was two weeks early and was born in New Zealand

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