To develop an optimal plan of care for this infant,the nurse must understand that which intervention has the greatest effect on lowering the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)?
A) Early enteral feedings
B) Breastfeeding
C) Exchange transfusion
D) Prophylactic probiotics

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Breast milk is the preferred enteral nutrient because it confers some passive immunity (IgA),macrophages,and lysozymes.The neonatal intensive care unit nurse can be supportive of the mother in terms of providing her with equipment to pump,ensuring privacy,and encouraging skin-to-skin contact.Early enteral feedings of formula or hyperosmolar feedings are a risk factor known to contribute to the development of NEC.The mother should be encouraged to pump or feed breast milk exclusively.Exchange transfusion may be necessary;however,it is a known risk factor for the development of NEC.Systemic antibiotic therapy should be instituted rather than prophylactic probiotics.

To Develop an Optimal Plan of Care for This Infant,the