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