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ETearle

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The nurse explains that transmission of HIV from the mother to the infant has been markedly decreased through the administration of__________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Neonates are classified according to their birth weight. A neonate whose birth weight is 1500 grams (3.3 pounds) would be classified as:
 
  a. Low birth weight (LBW)
  b. Very low birth weight (VLBW)
  c. Extremely low birth weight (ELBW)
  d. Intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR)


ladyjames123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Antiretroviral therapy
With the use of antiretroviral therapy the transmission of HIV to the infant has been reduced from 25 to 8.

Answer to Question 2

B
A neonate weighing 1500 grams or 3.3 pounds is classified as very low birth weight (VLBW).


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