Risk factors associated with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)include (Select all that apply):
A)Polycythemia.
B)Anemia.
C)Congenital heart disease.
D)Bronchopulmonary dysphasia.
E)Retinopathy.

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Risk factors for NEC include asphyxia,respiratory distress syndrome,umbilical artery catheterization,exchange transfusion,early enteral feedings,patent ductus arteriosus,congenital heart disease,polycythemia,anemia,shock,and gastrointestinal infection.
Bronchopulmonary dysphasia and retinopathy are not associated with NEC.

Risk Factors Associated with Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)include (Select All That