Asked by Sheridan Blanco on May 12, 2024
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A preterm infant
A) may have weak sucking and breathing reflexes.
B) is likely to have a higher than normal body temperature.
C) is more likely to be a first child rather than a later-born child.
D) generally, will show no deficits other than just being smaller.
Preterm Infant
An infant born before completing the standard 37 to 42 weeks of gestation, often requiring specialized medical care.
Breathing Reflexes
Automatic and involuntary responses that control breathing, such as the reflex that regulates the rate and depth of breathing in response to oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
- Comprehend the factors that influence health issues in newborns, namely prematurity, low weight at birth, and oxygen deficit during the birthing process.
- Identify the outcomes associated with preterm and low birth weight on cognitive and motor development.
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AC
Alejandro ComparanMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Preterm infants often have underdeveloped bodily systems, including those responsible for sucking and breathing, leading to weak reflexes in these areas.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the factors that influence health issues in newborns, namely prematurity, low weight at birth, and oxygen deficit during the birthing process.
- Identify the outcomes associated with preterm and low birth weight on cognitive and motor development.