Nurses Should Know Some Basic Definitions Concerning Preterm Birth, Preterm

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Multiple Choice

Nurses should know some basic definitions concerning preterm birth, preterm labor, and low birth weight. For instance:

• A) The terms preterm birth and low birth weight can be used interchangeably.
• B) Preterm labor is defined as cervical changes and uterine contractions occurring between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy.
• C) Low birth weight is anything below 3.7 pounds.
• D) In the United States early in this century, preterm birth accounted for 18% to 20% of all births.

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