The Nurse Assesses a Female Newborn

The nurse assesses a female newborn. The assessment reveals a decreased amount of soft tissue mass, especially subcutaneous fat. The skin hanging loosely on the extremities is dry and peeling. The fingernails and toenails are long. The nurse knows that based on the newborn's clinical appearance, the age of gestation is more likely:

A) Between 34 and 35 weeks
B) Between 37 and 40 weeks
C) Between 40 and 42 weeks
D) Between 42 and 44 weeks