The nurse working in labor and delivery knows that which infant is at highest risk of having a long-bone fracture?
A.
Intrauterine growth restriction
B.
Mother with osteoporosis
C.
Multiples with one breech presentation
D.
Premature
ANS: C
Risk factors for long-bone fractures include breech presentation, multiples, prematurity, and fetal osteoporosis. The premature baby has some risk, but not as much as multiple births with one breech presentation.
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