A woman gives birth to a newborn at 36 weeks' gestation. She tells the nurse, "I'm so glad that my baby isn't premature." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

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A newborn at 36 weeks is considered late preterm, not full term. The nurse should acknowledge the need for monitoring due to potential complications associated with late preterm birth.

A Woman Gives Birth to a Newborn at 36 Weeks