When Making a Determination of Size for a Newborn in the NICU

question 3

Multiple Choice

When making a determination of size for a newborn in the NICU, which is correct?:

• A) Very, very low birth weight (VVLBW) for those < 1,000 grams birth weight
• B) Low birth weight (LBW) for those < 2,500 grams birth weight
• C) Very low birth weight (VLBW) for those born < 27 weeks gestational age

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