A 3-month-old, former 25-week premature baby has been exposed to prolonged oxygen therapy. Due to oxygen therapy, the nurse explains to the parents, their infant is at a higher risk for:
1. Visual impairment.
2. Hypercalcemia.
3. Cerebral palsy.
4. Sensitive gag reflex.
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Rationale:
1. Premature infants are at greater risk for developing complications related to prolonged oxygen therapy, such as retinopathy, which can lead to visual impairment.
2. Hypocalcemia is more common in premature infants.
3. Cerebral palsy can be due to decreased oxygen.
4. An absent or decreased gag reflex is more common in premature infants.
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