When infants are born prematurely, the chronological age on the growth chart:
a. is the same as for other children after 6 months
b. is not accurate, and a special chart for preemies must be used
c. must be corrected subtracting weeks or months of prematurity until age 18 months old
d. must be corrected until age 18, subtracting the period of prematurity from the age
C
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A Incorrect. When infants are born prematurely, the chronological age on the growth chart is not the same as for other children after 6 months.
B Incorrect. When infants are born prematurely, the chronological age on the growth chart is not accurate, but you use the same growth chart.
C Correct. When infants are born prematurely, the chronological age on the growth chart must be corrected subtracting weeks or months of prematurity until age 18 months old.
D Incorrect. When infants are born prematurely, the chronological age on the growth chart must be corrected until age 18 (months or years, not specified).
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