What special environmental concerns are there with a neonate with RDS in order to avoid compromising his or her oxygenation?
a. Keeping a normal body temperature
b. Placing a bilirubin light on the neonate
c. Keeping the infant cool
d. Humidifying the inhaled oxygen
A
Maintain the neonate's normal body temperature to avoid compromising its oxygenation. Avoid having the neonate either too cool or too warm. Bilirubin lights have no effect on oxygenation. Inhaled oxygen should be humidified to avoid the drying of secretions.
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