A Multiparous Patient Arrives to the Labor Unit and Urgently

question 23

Multiple Choice

A multiparous patient arrives to the labor unit and urgently states, "The baby is coming RIGHT NOW!" The nurse assists the patient into a comfortable position and delivers the infant. To prevent infant heat loss from conduction, what is the priority nursing action?

• A) Dry the baby off.
• B) Turn up the temperature in the patient's room.
• C) Pour warmed water over the baby immediately after birth.
• D) Place the baby on the patient's abdomen after the cord is cut.

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Definitions:

Occipital Lobe

The region of the brain responsible for processing visual information, located at the back of the skull.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for behavior, learning, personality, and voluntary movement.

Essential Tremor

A neurological disorder that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking, affecting mainly the hands but can also impact other parts of the body.

Rest

A period of relaxation, sleep, or inactivity, which is essential for physical and mental rejuvenation.