One important advantage of the kangaroo care intervention for preterm infants is that it:
A) has a 95% success rate for infants born between 20 and 25 weeks.
B) can easily be used in developing countries.
C) limits physical contact with the infant.
D) makes use of the most technologically advanced treatments available.
Answer: B
Rationale: A method called kangaroo care focuses on constant, ongoing physical contact between infants and their mothers, as well as breastfeeding. Because this intervention is very simple to implement, it can be used in developing countries where health care services are minimal.
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