A Pregnant Patient at 28 Weeks' Gestation Asks the Nurse

question 7

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient at 28 weeks' gestation asks the nurse what her baby is like at this stage of pregnancy. The nurse responds that the baby:

• A) Is laying down subcutaneous fat.
• B) Is now opening and closing her eyes.
• C) Could now breathe on her own.
• D) Has fingernails and toenails.
• E) Is forming surfactant needed for lung function.