The Mother of a Postterm Infant Asks the Nurse Why

question 29

Multiple Choice

The mother of a postterm infant asks the nurse why the infant is being watched so closely.The nurse answers that postterm infants are at risk because:

• A) the placenta does not function adequately as it ages.
• B) infants born postmaturely are generally large.
• C) delivery of the postterm infant is more difficult.
• D) there is less amniotic fluid.

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A strong feeling of anger that is difficult to control.

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