The home care of the high-risk infant may include:
a. cleaning the umbilical cord several times daily with alcohol.
b. providing continued respiratory support and oxygen.
c. feeding the infant on a strict schedule.
d. keeping the infant in the supine or prone position.
B
High-risk infants may continue to need assistance with respiratory function after discharge.
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