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| infants that are born beginning the 38th week of gestational age |
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| What are prevetions of a preterm infant? |
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Definition
| adequate prenatal care and treatment and prevention of risk factors. |
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| What are the characteristics of a preterm infant? |
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Definition
| they are too weak and frail. Weak flexor muscles, extremities are always extended. They have less subcuteanous fat or white fat. They have immature lungs. Presence of lanugo and vernix. |
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| What is the earlierst sign of respiratory distress syndrome? |
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Definition
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| What are the nursing interventions for a preterm infant? |
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Definition
| Thermoreglulation, maintain oxygenation, suctioning, crib weaning, maintain fluid blance, monitoring hydration. |
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| What are the signs of dehydration of a preterm infant? |
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Definition
| Poor skin turgor, dry mucous membrane, sunken fontanel, decrease urine ouput and increase urine specific gravity. |
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