In appraising the growth and development potential of a preterm infant,the nurse should be cognizant of the information that is best described in which statement?
A) Tell the parents that their child will not catch up until approximately age 10 years (for girls) to age 12 years (for boys) .
B) Correct for milestones,such as motor competencies and vocalizations,until the child is approximately 2 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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