What best explains the reason for the increased incidence of hypoglycemia in the infant with intrauterine growth restriction?
a. Cold stress c. Exposure at birth
b. Depleted nutrient stores d. Large body surface area
B
Hypoglycemia in the infant with IUGR is associated with depleted nutrient stores and maternal factors that lead to decreased nutrients to the fetus. Cold stress is not associated with hypoglycemia. IUGR occurs during gestation, not at birth.
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