Which Refers to an Infant Whose Rate of Intrauterine Growth

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which refers to an infant whose rate of intrauterine growth has slowed and whose birth weight falls below the 10th percentile on intrauterine growth charts?

• A) Postterm
• B) Postmature
• C) Low birth weight
• D) Small for gestational age

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