The Nurse Clarifies That a Preterm Infant Born at 34

The nurse clarifies that a preterm infant born at 34 weeks of gestation is placed in an incubator because:

A) the infant has a small body surface-to-weight ratio.
B) heat increases the flow of oxygen to the extremities.
C) the infant's temperature control mechanism is immature.
D) heat within the incubator facilitates drainage of mucus.