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

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. Suctioning with a bulb syringe helps maintain a patent airway. Obtaining an Apgar score measures the newborns immediate adjustment to extrauterine life. Inspecting the umbilical cord aids in detecting cord anomalies.