A new patient asks, "Why are you doing a gestational age assessment on my baby?" The nurse's best response is
A) "It was ordered by your physician."
B) "This must be done to meet insurance requirements."
C) "It helps us identify infants who are at risk for any problems."
D) "The gestational age determines how long the infant will be hospitalized."

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The nurse should provide the mother with accurate information about various procedures performed on the newborn. Assessing gestational age is a nursing assessment and does not have to be ordered. It is not necessary for insurance needs. Gestational age does not dictate hospital stays. Problems that occur because of gestational age may prolong the stay.

A New Patient Asks, "Why Are You Doing a Gestational