Which of the Following Statements About Preterm Infants Is True

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about preterm infants is true?

• A) They are born below their expected weight considering the length of the pregnancy.
• B) They usually have more serious problems than small-for-date infants.
• C) Although they are small, their weight may still be appropriate, based on time spent in the uterus.
• D) They are more likely than small-for-date infants to show evidence of brain damage.

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