Nora was born just after the 32nd week of pregnancy. According to your authors, she would be referred to as a ________ baby.

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"Preterm" refers to a baby born before the 37th week of gestation, which Nora was at just 32 weeks. "Preeclampsia" is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, and is not a term used to describe the baby. "Low birth weight" refers to a baby weighing less than 5 pounds 8 ounces regardless of gestational age, which may or may not apply to Nora. "Viability" refers to the point in gestation where a fetus has the ability to survive outside of the womb, which is typically around 24-25 weeks, and is also not a term used to describe the baby.

Nora Was Born Just After the 32nd Week of Pregnancy