The nurse is providing care for a premature neonate in the NICU nursery. The neonate is diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Which specific intervention does the nurse expect for this neonate?

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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) both require careful management of fluid balance. Maintaining fluid restrictions will help prevent complications associated with these diagnoses. Monitoring hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, obtaining blood glucose levels, and administering enteral feedings may also be important for the neonate's care, but they are not specific to these diagnoses.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Premature Neonate in the NICU