By the time Taylor reached the hospital toward the end of the 38th week of conception,her baby had already moved down the birth canal and a cesarean section could not be conducted.Taylor had an extremely difficult and prolonged labor,as her baby was in breech position.After doctors had successfully delivered Taylor's baby,they had to wait a bit before the baby cried.The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale was conducted the next day,and the baby obtained a very low score.Which of the following is TRUE with regard to Taylor's baby?
A)The baby's neurological competence is satisfactory.
B)The baby has brain damage or healable brain stress.
C)The baby was preterm,as it was born in the 38th week of gestation.
D)The baby is highly unlikely to be an "at-risk" infant.

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The low score on the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale suggests that the baby has brain damage or healable brain stress. It does not provide information about the baby's neurological competence or whether it was preterm. Additionally, being born in the 38th week of gestation does not necessarily make the baby preterm as full-term is considered to be between 37-42 weeks. The fact that the baby had a difficult and prolonged labor also increases the likelihood of potential health concerns. Therefore, the baby is likely to be considered "at-risk" and may require monitoring and intervention.

By the Time Taylor Reached the Hospital Toward the End