A 3-month-old baby who was born at 25 weeks has been exposed to prolonged oxygen therapy. Due to oxygen therapy, the nurse explains to the parents, their infant is at a greater 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.
Rationale 2: Hypocalcemia is more common in premature infants.
Rationale 3: Cerebral palsy can be caused by decreased oxygen.
Rationale 4: An absent or decreased gag reflex is more common in premature infants.
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