The nurse is teaching new parents how to dress their newborn. Which statements indicate that teaching has been effective? Select all that apply
1. "Our baby will have a much faster rate of breathing if he is not dressed warmly enough."
2. "When we change the baby's diaper, we should change any wet clothing or blankets, too."
3. "It is important that we dry the baby off as soon as we give him a bath or shampoo his hair."
4. "We should make sure that we keep our home air conditioned so the baby does not overheat."
5. "If the baby's body temperature gets too low, he will warm himself up without any shivering."
1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. A neonate with a low body temperature will increase oxygen consumption, which can lead to respiratory distress.
2. Changing wet clothing or blankets immediately prevents evaporation, one mechanism of heat loss.
3. Drying a wet baby prevents evaporation, one mechanism of heat loss.
4. Babies need to be kept warm. Cold ambient temperatures will increase the oxygen consumption of a newborn and can lead to respiratory distress.
5. Nonshivering thermogenesis is the mechanism used by newborns to warm themselves.
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