A Small-For-Gestational-Age (SGA)newborn Is Admitted to the NICU

A small-for-gestational-age (SGA) newborn is admitted to the NICU.The nurse notes that the baby's head circumference is in the 68th percentile for gestational age,but the baby's weight is under the 10th percentile.The baby also has a scaphoid abdomen and long fingernails.How does the nurse classify this baby in the handoff report?

A) Asymmetrical intrauterine growth restriction
B) Cold-stressed infant
C) Intrauterine growth retardation
D) Small for gestational age

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