Which of the Following Statements Is True About Kangaroo Care

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about kangaroo care?

• A) It has been shown to be beneficial to the mother, but not to the baby.
• B) It involves placing the infant in a horizontal position near the parent's stomach.
• C) It is used often in nonindustrialized nations instead of hospital care.
• D) It fosters improved oxygenation of the baby's body.

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Disinhibitory Effect

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Cognitive Map

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