A nurse is caring for a premature newborn who has experienced oxidative stress when transitioning from fetal circulation to newborn circulation. Which conditions is the newborn at risk for developing? Select all that apply.
A) Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
B) Necrotizing enterocolitis
C) Intravascular hemorrhage
D) Gestational diabetes mellitus
E) Retinopathy of prematurity

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Premature newborns experiencing oxidative stress are at risk for conditions like Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Intravascular Hemorrhage, and Retinopathy of Prematurity due to their underdeveloped organs and systems. Gestational diabetes mellitus is not applicable as it is a condition affecting pregnant women, not newborns.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Premature Newborn Who Has