A 2-month-old infant with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is being prepared for discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit. 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 wood stove used for heating poses the greatest risk to the infant with BPD as it may increase the risk of respiratory infections or exacerbate existing respiratory conditions. The other options may also pose some risk, but they are not as significant as a wood stove. Paint peeling on the walls may be a risk if the infant ingests the paint chips, but can be easily fixed. A sibling with an ear infection may be a risk if the infection is contagious and the infant comes into close contact, but this can be managed with good hygiene practices. Small toys strewn on the floor may be a risk if the infant swallows them, but this can be prevented with adult supervision and keeping small objects out of reach.

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