The nurse is assessing a preterm infant. To what does the infant's level of maturation refer?
a. Actual time the fetus remained in the uterus
b. Age on the Dubowitz scoring system
c. Infant's weight as compared to the gestational age
d. Ability of the organs to function outside of the uterus
ANS: D
Level of maturation refers to how well developed the infant is at birth and the ability of the organs to function outside of the uterus.
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