The premature infant is not just younger and smaller that its’ full-term counterpart.
Many of the premature infant’s needs are the same, but many others are different.
10-4. INITIATION AND MAINTENANCE OF RESPIRATION IN THE PREMATURE INFANT
10-5. MAINTENANCE OF BODY TEMPERATURE IN THE PREMATURE INFANT
10-6. MAINTENANCE OF ADEQUATE NUTRITION IN THE PREMATURE INFANT
10-7. PREVENTION OF INFECTION IN THE PREMATURE INFANT