Newborns are classified according to their gestational age and weight. A newborn delivered at less than 34 weeks' gestation is considered:

Rationale: A. Newborns delivered before 37 completed weeks of gestation are considered preterm. Those born at less than 34 weeks are classified as early or very preterm, reflecting increased risk for complications due to organ immaturity. B. Late preterm refers to infants born between 34 and 36 weeks’ gestation. C. Term refers to infants born between 37 and 41 weeks of gestation. D. Postterm refers to infants born at 42 weeks of gestation or later.