With regard to small for gestational age (SGA) infants and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), nurses should be aware that:
A) In the first trimester diseases or abnormalities result in asymmetric IUGR.
B) Infants with asymmetric IUGR have the potential for normal growth and development.
C) In asymmetric IUGR, weight will be slightly more than SGA, whereas length and head circumference will be somewhat less than SGA.
D) Symmetric IUGR occurs in the later stages of pregnancy.

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Infants with asymmetric IUGR have the potential for normal growth and development. Asymmetric IUGR is characterized by a disproportion between head circumference and weight, with the head circumference being normal or only slightly reduced, while the weight is significantly reduced. Infants with asymmetric IUGR may catch up with their growth and development later in life. Options A, C, and D are incorrect statements.

With Regard to Small for Gestational Age (SGA) Infants and Intrauterine