Asked by
Zohaib Muhammad
on Dec 03, 2024
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A low-birth-weight infant usually weighs less than ________ pounds at birth.
A) 3.75
B) 7
C) 5.5
D) 2
Low-Birth-Weight Infant
A term describing babies born with a weight of less than 2500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), often due to premature birth or nutritional issues during pregnancy.
Birth
The act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring from the womb, marking the beginning of a new individual's life outside the mother's body.
- Recognize the characteristics and causes of preterm births and low-birth-weight infants.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the characteristics and causes of preterm births and low-birth-weight infants.