The most important reason to protect the preterm infant from cold stress is that:
a. it could make respiratory distress syndrome worse.
b. shivering to produce heat may use up too many calories.
c. a low temperature may make the infant less able to digest nutrients.
d. cold decreases circulation to the extremities.
A
Cold stress may interfere with the production of surfactant, making respiratory distress syndrome worse.
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