Which of the Following Statements Is True About Interventions for Preterm

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about interventions for preterm infants?

• A) Air is filtered before it enters an isolette, but temperature cannot be controlled.
• B) Simulating preterm infants is harmful because the tiny babies are fragile.
• C) Touch is the least important form of infant stimulation.
• D) When preterm infants are gently massaged several times each day, they gain weight faster.

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Definitions:

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Resocialization

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Agent of Socialization

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