A former 24-week, premature infant is now adjusted in age to be one year of age. The baby has a known history of bronchopulmonary dysplasia
The parents of the child are asking if their baby will catch up in height and weight to her peers by the time she is 2 years old. The best reply from the nurse would be: 1. "Normally, premature infants will be the same height and weight as their peers by their second birthday.".
2. "The bronchopulmonary dysplasia requires your child's lungs to work harder to breath. This causes the body to have a higher metabolism, so she may remain on the small side for several years.".
3. "You baby is now healthy and will continue to grow at her own rate.".
4. "Your baby will remain small for most of her life due to the bronchopulmonary dysplasia.".
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1. Children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia require high nutritional demands to the body. The growth of children with this diagnosis tends to be slower than their peers.
2. Children with this diagnosis tend to be smaller than their peers for a longer period of time.
3. This is a true statement, but does not address why the child is not growing at the same rate.
4. The child's body can grow and may be the same as peers later in life.
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