A 2-month-old infant with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is being prepared for discharge from the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU). The infant will continue to receive oxygen via nasal cannula at home. Prior to discharge, the home-health nurse assesses the home. Which finding poses the greatest risk to this infant?

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A woodstove used for heating poses a risk to an infant with BPD because it can emit pollutants and irritants that can worsen the infant's respiratory condition. Small toys on the floor can pose a choking hazard but not necessarily affect the infant's respiratory function. An ear infection in a sibling is a common illness that can be treated and managed. Peeling paint on the walls can be a possible source of lead exposure but not a direct risk to the infant's respiratory function.

A 2-Month-Old Infant with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Is Being Prepared