The most important reason to protect the preterm infant from cold ...

[NguyenJ]

The most important reason to protect the preterm infant from cold stress is that:
 
  a. it could make respiratory distress syndrome worse.
  b. shivering to produce heat may use up too many calories.
  c. a low temperature may make the infant less able to digest nutrients.
  d. cold decreases circulation to the extremities.

Question 2

In which condition is breast-feeding contraindicated?
 
  a. Triplet birth
  b. Flat or inverted nipples
  c. Inactive, previously treated tuberculosis
  d. Human immunodeficiency virus

[eliasc0401]

Answer to Question 1

A
Cold stress may interfere with the production of surfactant, making respiratory distress syndrome worse.

Answer to Question 2

D
Human immunodeficiency virus is a serious illness that can be transmitted to the infant via body fluids.
Because the amount of milk being produced depends on the amount of suckling of the breasts, providing enough milk should not be a problem.
Nipple abnormality can begin to be treated during pregnancy but may begin after birth. Many methods help flat or inverted nipples to become more erect.
Only active tuberculosis patients would be cautioned not to breast-feed.

[NguyenJ]

Great answer, keep it coming

[billybob123]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it