In assessing a newborn who is small for gestational age
and had the condition intrauterine growth restriction, the nurse recognizes this infant has asymmetric growth restriction. Which of the following is the most likely indication of asymmetric growth restriction?
A) The infant's head is large in comparison with the body
B) The infant's head and body parts are in proportion
C) The infant's length falls below the 10th percentile
D) The infant's length is above the 10th percentile
Ans: A
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