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What term is now considered more accurate to describe a newborn born before completing the full term?
What term is now considered more accurate to describe a newborn born before completing the full term?
What is one of the key roles of nurses in intensive care nurseries for preterm newborns?
What is one of the key roles of nurses in intensive care nurseries for preterm newborns?
What is one of the significant outcomes of increased specialization and sophisticated monitoring techniques for preterm infants?
What is one of the significant outcomes of increased specialization and sophisticated monitoring techniques for preterm infants?
What risk category does a newborn fall into if their life or quality of existence is threatened?
What risk category does a newborn fall into if their life or quality of existence is threatened?
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What is a common association with preterm birth?
What is a common association with preterm birth?
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Why might a term infant be classified as large for gestational age (LGA)?
Why might a term infant be classified as large for gestational age (LGA)?
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What defines an early term infant?
What defines an early term infant?
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How is gestational age typically estimated within 1 to 2 weeks after birth?
How is gestational age typically estimated within 1 to 2 weeks after birth?
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What is the weight range for a low-birth-weight (LBW) infant?
What is the weight range for a low-birth-weight (LBW) infant?
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Why are all infants in the categories defined by the World Health Organization considered high-risk newborns?
Why are all infants in the categories defined by the World Health Organization considered high-risk newborns?
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