What Is the Nurse's Initial Action While Caring for an Infant

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the nurse's initial action while caring for an infant with a slightly decreased temperature?

• A) Immediately notify the physician.
• B) Place a cap on the infant's head,and have the mother perform kangaroo care.
• C) Tell the mother that the infant must be kept in the nursery and observed for the next 4 hours.
• D) Change the formula;a decreased body temperature is a sign of formula intolerance.

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