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kodithompson

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse explains that the mortality and morbidity rate for preterm infants is higher than that of an older infant of comparable weight by:
 
  a. 1 to 2 times.
  b. 2 to 3 times.
  c. 3 to 4 times.
  d. 4 to 5 times.

Question 2

The newborn infant is determined to be preterm and has oxygenation problems and lack of subcutaneous fat. The nurse assesses the gestational age of the preterm infant as:
 
  a. 0 to 37 complete weeks of pregnancy.
  b. 38 to 41 complete weeks of pregnancy.
  c. 14 to 36 complete weeks of pregnancy.
  d. 42 or more complete weeks of pregnancy.


isabelt_18

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The morbidity and mortality rate for preterm infants is higher by 3 to 4 times that of an older infant of similar weight.

Answer to Question 2

A
The gestational age of the preterm is classified 0 to 37 complete weeks of pregnancy.


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