Which of the following can trigger apnea in the premature infant?

1. Micrognathia
2. Intracranial hemorrhage
3. REM sleep
4. Hypothermia
a. 2
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1, 2, 3, 4


D
All of the listed options can trigger apnea of prematurity. See Box 31-1 for the full list of possible triggering events or conditions.

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