Which of the following is a key component to the Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP) for preterm infants?
A) exposing the infants to specific patterns of visual and auditory stimuli to promote brain development
B) placing infants into a simulated womb, complete with placenta and amniotic fluid
C) recreating the birthing experience at what would have been 37 weeks of gestation if the infant had been carried to full term
D) minimizing exposure to light and sounds that can over-stimulate the developing brain

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One of the key components of the NIDCAP program is minimizing exposure to light and sounds that can over-stimulate the developing brain. Option A is incorrect because while visual and auditory stimuli may be used in NIDCAP, they are not the primary focus. Option B is incorrect because while some interventions may simulate the womb environment, a complete simulation is not done. Option C is incorrect because the birthing experience is not recreated in NIDCAP.

Which of the Following Is a Key Component to the Newborn