In Appraising the Growth and Development Potential of a Preterm

In appraising the growth and development potential of a preterm infant,nurses should:

A) Tell parents their child won't catch up until about age 10 (girls) to 12 (boys) .
B) Correct for milestones such as motor competencies and vocalizations until the child is approximately 3 years of age.
C) Know that the greatest catch-up period is between 9 and 15 months postconceptual age.
D) Know that the length and breadth of the trunk is the first part of the infant to experience catch-up growth.

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