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
b. Ineffective thermoregulation
c. Ineffective infant feeding pattern
d. Risk for infection
D
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A Growth and development may be affected, but only indirectly.
B Thermoregulation may be affected, but only indirectly.
C Feeding may be affected, but only indirectly.
D The nurse needs to know that decreased immune functioning increases the risk
for infection.
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