The Ballard Gestational Age Test is completed within 36 hours of birth to:

a. determine if the menstrual estimated age is correct.
b. determine if the newborn is premature.
c. determine an actual quantitative measure.
d. combined objective and subjective obser-vations.


B
Because menstrual histories are inaccurate, the Ballard Gestational Age assessment tool contains newborn characteristics that can determine prematurity.

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