What is the rationale for placing a preterm infant born at 34 weeks of gestation in an incubator?
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.

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The preterm infant is at risk for heat loss for several reasons,one of which is that the heat regulating center in the brain is immature.

What Is the Rationale for Placing a Preterm Infant Born