Because of the premature infant's decreased immune functioning, what nursing diagnosis should the nurse include in a plan of care for a premature infant?
a. Delayed growth and development c. Ineffective infant feeding pattern
b. Ineffective thermoregulation d. Risk for infection
ANS: D
The nurse needs to understand that decreased immune functioning increases the risk for infection. Growth and development, thermoregulation, and feeding may be affected, although only indirectly.
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