During her 6th month of pregnancy, Miranda developed gestational hypertension. As a result of this condition, Miranda has a higher risk of giving birth to a ________ infant than a pregnant woman who does not experience hypertension.
A. high-birth-weight
B. term
C. low-birth-weight
D. hypertensive
Answer: C
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