Multiple Choice
Necrotizing enterocolitis ( NEC ) is an acute inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal mucosa that can progress to perforation of the bowel.To develop an optimal plan of care for this infant,the nurse must understand that which intervention has the greatest effect on lowering the risk of NEC?
A) Early enteral feedings
B) Breastfeeding
C) Exchange transfusion
D) Prophylactic probiotics
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