A newborn who is large for gestational age (LGA) is:
a. below the 90th percentile for weight.
b. less than the 10th percentile for weight.
c. greater than the 90th percentile for weight.
d. between the 10th and 90th percentiles for weight.
C
The LGA rating is based on weight and is defined as greater than the 90th percentile in weight.
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