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Case Study:Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighs 1200 g (2.6 lb) and is identified as small for gestational age (SGA). Her head circumference is 30 cm (< 5th percentile). Her mother is not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluates Rebecca and establishes appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula is also initiated.
What would be the appropriate resource to measure Rebecca's growth velocity?
A. a growth chart specifically made for preterm births
B. a growth chart made for term infants
C. a growth chart specially designed for mature adults
D. a growth chart made for healthy, full-term infants
E. a growth chart made for infants with special health care needs
Answer: A
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