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    Why Is the Postterm Neonate at Risk for Cold Stress
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Why Is the Postterm Neonate at Risk for Cold Stress

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Question 10

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Why is the postterm neonate at risk for cold stress?


A) Inadequate vernix caseosa
B) Hypoxia from a deteriorated placenta
C) Polycythemia
D) Fat stores have been used in utero for nourishment

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