The nurse should know that which statement is accurate?

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Preterm labour is described as cervical changes and uterine contractions occurring between 20 and 37 weeks of gestation;after 37 weeks the fetus can be considered term.Although these terms are used interchangeably,they have different meanings: preterm birth describes the length of gestation (37 weeks)regardless of weight;low birth weight describes weight only (2500 g or less)at the time of birth,whenever it occurs.Low birth weight is anything below 2500 g.In 2010,the overall preterm birth rate for Canada was 7.7%.

The Nurse Should Know That Which Statement Is Accurate