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paola garcia
on Dec 26, 2024
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Which of the following statements about the percentage of children born premature or low birth weight is accurate?
A) The incidence does not vary by ethnic and racial groups.
B) Overall, the incidence is about 12%.
C) It depends upon whether the mother is having multiple babies (such as twins) .
D) It almost always leads to fetal hypoxia during the birthing process.
Premature
Born before the full term of gestation. (Also referred to as preterm.)
Low Birth Weight
A condition in newborns where the birth weight is less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), often due to premature birth or developmental issues during the pregnancy.
- Become familiar with the aspects that shape neonatal health conditions, involving prematurity, insufficient weight at birth, and oxygen insufficiency during delivery.
- Identify the risks associated with multiple births on prematurity and low birth weight.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the aspects that shape neonatal health conditions, involving prematurity, insufficient weight at birth, and oxygen insufficiency during delivery.
- Identify the risks associated with multiple births on prematurity and low birth weight.