A premature infant is more likely than a full term infant to -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Suffer from jaundice of hepatic origin liver of premature (preterm) neonate is functionally immature that leads to hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) and poor detoxification of drugs. Problems of preterm (premature) babies o Bih asphyxia o ARDS (Hyaline membrane dis) o Hyperbilirubinemia o Hypothermia o Apenia o Hypoglycemia o Feeding difficulties o Intraventricular hemorrhage o Hypocalcemia o Infections o Necrotising enterocolitis o Hypoproteinemia o Respiratory distress o Metabolic acidosis Note ? Problems of preterm small for date babies include problems of both i.e. problems of preterm and problems of small for date.
Suffer from jaundice of hepatic origin
Maintain in normal body temperature in a cold environment
Excrete urine with a uniform specific gravity
Suffer from anaemia