Which Intervention Can Nurses Use to Prevent Evaporative Heat Loss

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Multiple Choice

Which intervention can nurses use to prevent evaporative heat loss in the newborn?

• A) Drying the baby after birth,and wrapping the baby in a dry blanket
• B) Keeping the baby out of drafts and away from air conditioners
• C) Placing the baby away from the outside walls and windows
• D) Warming the stethoscope and the nurse's hands before touching the baby

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