The Nurse Clarifies That a Preterm Infant Born at 34

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse clarifies that a preterm infant born at 34 weeks of gestation is placed in an incubator because:

• A) The infant has a small body-surface to weight ratio.
• B) Heat increases the flow of oxygen to the extremities.
• C) The infant's temperature control mechanism is immature.
• D) Heat within the incubator facilitates drainage of mucus.

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