Which Infant Is at Greater Risk to Develop Cold Stress

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which infant is at greater risk to develop cold stress?

• A) Full-term infant delivered vaginally without complications
• B) 36-week infant with an Apgar score of 7 to 9
• C) 38-week female infant delivered via cesarean section because of cephalopelvic disproportion
• D) Term infant delivered vaginally with epidural anesthesia

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Definitions:

Thymus

A lymphoid organ situated in the neck of vertebrates that produces T-cells for the immune system, especially important during early life.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a vital role in the immune system by producing antibodies.

T Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a critical role in the immune system, particularly in cell-mediated immunity.

INFeD

An intravenous form of iron used to treat iron deficiency anemia, especially when oral iron supplements are ineffective or cannot be used.