When the oxygen level in the blood of the preterm infant becomes too high, there is a risk of damage to the infant's:
a. Eyes and lungs
b. Kidneys and liver
c. Heart and lungs
d. Stomach and intestines
ANS: A
High oxygen levels can cause retinopathy of prematurity (partial or complete vision loss) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (atelectasis and scarring of the lungs that leads to long-term oxygen dependence).
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