The nurse clarifies that a preterm infant born at 34 weeks of gestation is placed in an incubator because:
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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