After giving birth at 40 weeks,Emma is told that she has a low-birth-weight infant.This means that

A) gestation did not last the typical 38 weeks.
B) the infant weighs less than 5 1/2 pounds.
C) she should expect some brain damage in the child.
D) she was likely exposed to rubella while pregnant.

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Sophia Cacioppo · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Low birth weight is defined as a birth weight of less than 5 1/2 pounds (2500 grams). Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because gestation at 40 weeks is considered a full-term pregnancy. Option C is incorrect because low birth weight does not necessarily mean the baby will have brain damage. Option D is also incorrect as rubella exposure during pregnancy can cause a range of birth defects but is not necessarily related to low birth weight.

After giving birth at 40 weeks,Emma is told that she has a low-birth-weight infant.This means that

A) gestation did not last the typical 38 weeks.
B) the infant weighs less than 5 1/2 pounds.
C) she should expect some brain damage in the child.
D) she was likely exposed to rubella while pregnant.

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After giving birth at 40 weeks,Emma is told that she has a low-birth-weight infant.This means thatA) gestation did not last the typical 38 weeks.B) the infant weighs less than 5 1/2 pounds.C) she should expect some brain damage in the child.D) she was likely exposed to rubella while pregnant.

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After giving birth at 40 weeks,Emma is told that she has a low-birth-weight infant.This means that

A) gestation did not last the typical 38 weeks.
B) the infant weighs less than 5 1/2 pounds.
C) she should expect some brain damage in the child.
D) she was likely exposed to rubella while pregnant.