Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Is an Acute Inflammatory Disease of the Gastrointestinal

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an acute inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal mucosa that can progress to perforation of the bowel. Approximately 2% to 5% of premature infants succumb to this fatal disease. Care is supportive;however,there are known interventions that may decrease the risk of NEC. 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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