Which of the following statements is true regarding late preterm infants?
a. These infants are born before 32 weeks' gestation and thus are at higher risk than LBW infants.
b. These infants do better than LBW infants because their weight provides added protection against physiologic stressors.
c. Care of these infants has led to increased health care costs compared with LBW infants.
d. These infants suffer fewer respiratory problems than LBW infants.
ANS: C
Late preterm infants are born between 34 and 36 weeks and present with more complications than LBW infants, according to evidence-based practice. The added weight does not provide protection, and these infants are more likely to experience respiratory distress.
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