A Neonate Has Difficulty Maintaining a Normal Temperature

question 9

Multiple Choice

A neonate has difficulty maintaining a normal temperature.A student nurse prepares to place the infant under a radiant warmer.What action by the student leads the faculty member to intervene?

• A) Assesses the surrounding area for drafts
• B) Ensures the infant is dried off completely
• C) Observes the respiratory rate at the same time
• D) Wraps the baby in a warmed blanket

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