The Nurse Is Presenting an In-Service Session on Assessing Gestational

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is presenting an in-service session on assessing gestational age in newborns. Which information should be included?

• A) The newborn's length and weight are the most accurate indicators of gestational age.
• B) The newborn's Apgar score and the mother's estimated date of confinement (EDC) are combined to determine gestational age.
• C) The newborn's posture at rest and arm recoil are two physical signs used to determine gestational age.
• D) The newborn's chest circumference compared to the head circumference is the determinant for gestational age.

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