Andrea delivers a preterm baby that weighs 3 lbs 6 oz. Which is an appropriate classification of her baby based on this information?

a. Very-low-birthweight baby
b. Low-birthweight baby
c. Small for gestational age
d. Appropriate for gestational age
e. Perinatal baby


Answer: A

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