Because late preterm infants are more stable than early preterm infants, they may receive care that is much like that of a full-term baby
The mother-baby or nursery nurse knows that these infants are at increased risk for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sepsis
b. Hyperglycemia
c. Hyperbilirubinemia
d. Cardiac distress
e. Problems with thermoregulation
ANS: A, C, E
Sepsis, hyperbilirubinemia, and problems with thermoregulation are all conditions that are related to immaturity and warrant close observation. After discharge, the infant is at risk for rehospitalization related to these problems. The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) has launched the Near-Term Infant Initiative to study the problem and determine ways to ensure that these infants receive adequate care. The nurse should ensure that this infant is feeding adequately before discharge and that parents are taught the signs and symptoms of these complications. These infants are at risk for respiratory distress and hypoglycemia.
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