A pregnant patient at 28 weeks' gestation asks the nurse what her baby is like at this stage of pregnancy. The nurse responds that the baby: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Is laying down subcutaneous fat.
2. Is now opening and closing her eyes.
3. Could now breathe on her own.
4. Has fingernails and toenails.
5. Is forming surfactant needed for lung function.
2,3,5
Rationale 1: Subcutaneous fat does not develop until the 32nd week.
Rationale 2: At 28 weeks, the eyes begin to open and close.
Rationale 3: At 28 weeks, the baby can breathe. Surfactant needed for breathing at birth is formed.
Rationale 4: Fingernails and toenails do not form until the 32nd week of gestation.
Rationale 5: At 28 weeks, the baby has the surfactant formed needed for breathing.
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