Which Action by the Nurse Can Cause Hyperthermia in the Newborn

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which action by the nurse can cause hyperthermia in the newborn?

• A) Placing a cap on the newborn
• B) Wrapping the newborn in a warm blanket
• C) Placing the newborn in a skin to skin position with the mother
• D) Placing the newborn in the radiant warmer without attaching the skin probe

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