The Nurse's Initial Action When Caring for an Infant with a Slightly

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse's initial action when caring for an infant with a slightly decreased temperature is to:

• A) notify the physician immediately.
• B) place a cap on the infant's head.
• C) tell the mother that the infant must be kept in the nursery and observed for the next 4 hours.
• D) change the formula because this is a sign of formula intolerance.

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