To Maintain Optimal Thermoregulation for the Premature Infant,what Action by the Nurse

question 1

Multiple Choice

To maintain optimal thermoregulation for the premature infant,what action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Bathe the infant once a day.
• B) Put an undershirt on the infant in the incubator.
• C) Assess the infant's hydration status.
• D) Lightly clothe the infant under the radiant warmer.

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Definitions:

Medial

A term denoting a position closer to the midline of the body or a structure.

Retractable Penis

A characteristic of certain animals where the penis can be withdrawn into the body when not in use.

External Urogenital Orifice

The external opening of the urinary tract and, in females, the reproductive tract, which can be part of the vulva in females or the urogenital opening in males.

Urogenital Sinus

A part of the embryonic development of mammals that gives rise to parts of the urinary and genital tracts.