Infants born between 34 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation are called late-preterm infants because they have many needs similar to those of preterm infants.Because they are more stable than early-preterm infants,they may receive care that is similar to that of a full-term baby.These infants are at increased risk for which conditions? (Select all that apply. )

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Late-preterm infants are at increased risk for problems with thermoregulation, hyperbilirubinemia, and sepsis. Although cardiac distress and hyperglycemia can also occur in these infants, they are not necessarily more common than in full-term infants.

Infants Born Between 34 0/7 and 36 6/7 Weeks of Gestation