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RYAN BANYAN

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is educating a class of expectant parents about fetal development. What is considered fetal age of viability?
 
  a. 14 weeks
  b. 20 weeks
  c. 25 weeks
  d. 30 weeks

Question 2

The nurse explains that the birth weight of monozygotic twins is frequently below average. What is the most likely cause?
 
  a. Inadequate space in the uterus
  b. Inadequate blood supply
  c. Inadequate maternal health
  d. Inadequate placental nutrition


nguyenhoanhat

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
By 20 weeks of gestation, the lungs have matured enough for the fetus to survive outside the uterus (age of viability).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The single placenta may not be able to provide adequate nutrition to two fetuses.


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