DeShawn is born 39 weeks after conception and weighs 6 pounds.He is classified as

A) both preterm and low birth weight.
B) preterm but not low birth weight.
C) low birth weight but not premature.
D) neither low birth weight nor preterm.

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Reema Daraghmeh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  DeShawn is not considered preterm since he was born at 39 weeks (full term is defined as 37-42 weeks). Additionally, a birth weight of 6 pounds is within the normal range, so he is neither low birth weight nor preterm.

DeShawn is born 39 weeks after conception and weighs 6 pounds.He is classified as

A) both preterm and low birth weight.
B) preterm but not low birth weight.
C) low birth weight but not premature.
D) neither low birth weight nor preterm.

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DeShawn is born 39 weeks after conception and weighs 6 pounds.He is classified asA) both preterm and low birth weight.B) preterm but not low birth weight.C) low birth weight but not premature.D) neither low birth weight nor preterm.

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DeShawn is born 39 weeks after conception and weighs 6 pounds.He is classified as

A) both preterm and low birth weight.
B) preterm but not low birth weight.
C) low birth weight but not premature.
D) neither low birth weight nor preterm.