The neonate is born with weak muscle tone, the extremities are froglike, and the ears fold easily. From these observations, the nurse places the gestational age at:
a. full term.
b. small for gestational age.
c. preterm.
d. post-term.
C
Preterm infant posture is froglike and the ears are easily folded.
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