Infant Jacob is a patient in a neonatal care unit. One method of Jacob's care involves skin-to-skin contact with his parents, while being covered with a blanket for 1-3 hours at a time, as touching will benefit Jacob. What is the term used to describe this technique?
A) parental care
B) kangaroo care
C) penguin care
D) neonatal warmth care

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Kangaroo care is a technique where a premature or sick infant is placed in skin-to-skin contact with one or both parents, usually covered with a blanket or a wrap, for 1-3 hours at a time. This technique has been shown to have numerous benefits for infants, including improved growth, better sleeping patterns, and stronger parent-infant bonding. Choices A, C, and D are not accurate terms for this specific technique.

Infant Jacob Is a Patient in a Neonatal Care Unit