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