When Focusing on Temperature Regulation of Newborns and Infants,the Nurse

question 10

Multiple Choice

When focusing on temperature regulation of newborns and infants,the nurse understands that

• A) Temperatures are basically the same for infants and older adults.
• B) Infants have well-developed temperature-regulating mechanisms.
• C) The normal temperature range gradually increases as the person ages.
• D) Newborns need to wear a cap to prevent heat loss.

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Definitions:

Conserve Water

The practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary waste and to ensure its availability for future generations.

Descriptive Norms

Refers to the perception of behaviors that are typical or normal within a specific group, guiding members' actions based on what is commonly done.

Injunctive Norms

Social norms that are perceived as approved or disapproved behaviors by a cultural or social group, guiding individuals on what they ought to do.

Focus Theory

An approach in psychology that examines how individuals concentrate their attention or energy on specific thoughts, tasks, or goals and the impact of this focus on behavior and cognition.