Sara, age 4 months, was born at 35 weeks' gestation. She seems to be developing normally, but her parents are concerned because she is a "more difficult" baby than their other child, who was term. The nurse should explain that:

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Infants' temperaments, including being "more difficult," are indeed part of their unique characteristics and can vary widely from one child to another, regardless of gestational age at birth or experiences in the neonatal period.

Sara, Age 4 Months, Was Born at 35 Weeks' Gestation