Which of the following actions must a nurse perform before weighing the newborn during the admission procedure?
1. Clean the scale
2. Take the infant's temperature
3. Cover the scale
4. Zero the scale
5. Wrap the infant tightly in a blanket to prevent heat loss
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: This action should be performed to prevent cross infection.
Rationale 2: This action should be performed to monitor heat loss.
Rationale 3: This action should be performed to prevent cross infection.
Rationale 4: This action should be performed to ensure an accurate measurement.
Rationale 5: The nurse should remove all clothing and blankets to ensure an accurate measurement. To prevent heat loss, the infant should instead be placed under a radiant warmer.
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