Your Sister Did Everything That She Could to Have a Healthy

question 154

Multiple Choice

Your sister did everything that she could to have a healthy pregnancy,but her baby was born at 33 weeks and was "small for date." She is not sure what that means.What would you tell her? This means that her baby was ____.

• A) born weighing less than was expected for her gestational age
• B) born prematurely
• C) very short
• D) lucky not to be resuscitated at birth

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Definitions:

Persuasive Communication

The process of using messages to influence others’ beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.

Compliance

The action or practice of obeying rules, regulations, standards, or laws prescribed by regulatory agencies or internal guidelines.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often based on a reputation for integrity and reliability.

Knowledgeable

Possessing or showing a high level of information, understanding, or skill in a particular subject or field.