A premature infant, who has recently been released from the hospital, has a strap equipped with sensors on her chest. This strap is a(n)

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The strap equipped with sensors on a premature infant's chest is used to monitor the baby's breathing and heart rate to detect episodes of apnea (pauses in breathing). This is characteristic of an apnea monitor, which is commonly used for infants who have had apneic episodes in the hospital or are at risk for apnea after discharge.

A Premature Infant, Who Has Recently Been Released from the Hospital