What Is the Rationale for Placing a Preterm Infant Born

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for placing a preterm infant born at 34 weeks of gestation in an incubator?

• 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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