Question

The nurse is teaching about differences between a full-term and preterm newborn. The preterm newborn has:

A. Fewer visible blood vessels through the skin
B. Greater surface area in proportion to weight
C. More subcutaneous fat in the neck and abdomen
D. Well-developed flexor muscles in the extremities

Answer 1

A preterm newborn has fewer visible blood vessels, greater surface area in proportion to weight, and well-developed flexor muscles in the extremities.

Step-by-step explanation:

A preterm newborn has fewer visible blood vessels through the skin, compared to a full-term newborn. They also have greater surface area in proportion to weight and well-developed flexor muscles in the extremities. However, they have less subcutaneous fat in the neck and abdomen compared to a full-term newborn.