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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