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Which of the following actions demonstrates the nurse’s understanding of the newborn’s thermoregulatory ability?

Which of the following actions demonstrates the nurse&rsquo;s understanding of the newborn&rsquo;s thermoregulatory ability?<br/>

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Answered Aug 29, 2018

Placing the newborn under a radiant warmer.

The newborns ability to regulate body temperature is poor. Therefore. placing the newborn under a radiant warmer aids in maintaining his or her body temperature.Option B: Suctioning with a bulb syringe helps maintain a patent airway.Option C: Obtaining an Apgar score measures the newborns immediate adjustment to extrauterine life.Option D: Inspecting the umbilical cord aids in detecting cord anomalies.
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