Title: What is the rationale for placing a preterm infant born at 34 weeks of gestation in an incubator? ... Post by: Sandie95 on Feb 6, 2018 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. Title: What is the rationale for placing a preterm infant born at 34 weeks of gestation in an incubator? ... Post by: smzn on Feb 6, 2018 ANS: C
The preterm infant is at risk for heat loss for several reasons, one of which is that the heat regulating center in the brain is immature. |