What Is the Rationale for Placing a Preterm Infant Born

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for placing a preterm infant born at 34 weeks of gestation in an incubator?

A) The infant has a small body surface-to-weight ratio.
B) Heat increases the flow of oxygen to the extremities.
C) The infant's temperature control mechanism is immature.
D) Heat within the incubator facilitates drainage of mucus.