Which statement is true about large for gestational age (LGA) infants?
a. They weigh more than 3500 g.
b. They are above the 80th percentile on gestational growth charts.
c. They are prone to hypoglycemia, polycythemia, and birth injuries.
d. Postmaturity syndrome and fractured clavicles are the most common
complications.
C
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A LGA infants are determined by their weight compared to their age.
B They are above the 90th percentile on the gestational growth charts.
C All three of these complications are common in LGA infants.
D Birth injuries are a problem, but postmaturity syndrome is not an expected
complication with LGA infants.
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