Genetic inheritance, the embryonic-fetal environment, and the family and social milieu are factors that may place the fetus-newborn at an increased risk for premature birth, congenital malformations, or neonatal illness. Knowledge of these factors is crucial to providing optimum nursing care to newborns. These factors are discussed in detail, and appropriate nursing assessments and interventions are reviewed.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.1983.tb01096.x | DOI Listing |
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