When Caring for a Neonate in a Radiant Warmer,what Should

question 7

Multiple Choice

When caring for a neonate in a radiant warmer,what should the nurse be alert to?

• A) Exposure to prolonged cold stress
• B) Need for Plexiglas shields to protect the infant
• C) Transepidermal water loss leading to dehydration
• D) Increased risk of infection from the open environment

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