At what gestational age is a child generally thought to be viable?
a. 20 weeks
b. 26 weeks
c. 18 weeks
d. 23 weeks
Answer: b. An 18- to 20-week-old baby is not able to survive outside of the uterus. At 23 weeks, there is a very slim possibility of survival. At 26 weeks a child can survive, although its premature birth may result in sequelae.
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