A child was born at 32 weeks of gestation and is now 6 months old chronologically. Which age should the nurse use when assessing early developmental milestones?
Correct answer: C. The corrected age of about 4 months
- A. The birth age of 32 weeks
- B. The chronological age of 6 months
- C. The corrected age of about 4 months
- D. The expected age of about 8 months
Explanation
Corrected age is calculated by subtracting the weeks born early from the chronological age. This infant was about eight weeks early, so the corrected age is approximately four months until developmental assessment approaches two years.
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