A premature infant is more likely than a full-term infant to

A premature infant is more likely than a full-term infant to –

A. Suffer from jaundice of hepatic origin

B. Maintain in normal body temperature in a cold environment

C. Excrete urine with a uniform specific gravity

D. Suffer from anaemia

Correct Answer: Suffer from jaundice of hepatic origin

Description: The liver of premature (preterm) neonate is functionally immature that leads to hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) and poor detoxification of drugs. Problems of preterm Premature babies Birth asphyxia Hypothermia Feeding difficulties Infections Respiratory distress ARDS (Hyaline membrane dis) Hyperbilirubinemia Apenia Intraventricular haemorrhage Hypocalcemia Necrotising enterocolitis Metabolic acidosis Hypoglycemia Hypoproteinemia Note - Problems of preterm small for date babies include problems of both i.e. problems of preterm and problems of small for date.

Category: Pediatrics

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