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?
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Thermoregulation problems,hyperbilirubinemia,and sepsis are all conditions related to immaturity and warrant close observation.After discharge,the infant is at risk for rehospitalization related to these problems.Association of Women's Health,Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)launched the Near-Term Infant Initiative to study the problem and ways to ensure that these infants receive adequate care.The nurse should ensure that this infant is adequately feeding before discharge and that parents are taught the signs and symptoms of these complications.Late-preterm infants are also at increased risk for respiratory distress and hypoglycemia.

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