A newborn who is large for gestational age (LGA) is _____ percentile for weight
a. Below the 90th
b. Less than the 10th
c. Greater than the 90th
d. Between the 10th and 90th
C
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A An infant between the 10th and 90th percentiles is average for gestational age.
B An infant in less than the 10th percentile is small for gestational age.
C The LGA rating is based on weight and is defined as greater than the 90th
percentile in weight.
D This infant is considered average for gestational age.
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