The nurse is planning the care of a 1-day-old infant. Which intervention would protect the newborn from heat loss by convection?
1. Drying the newborn thoroughly
2. Prewarming the examination table
3. Removing wet linens from the isolette
4. Placing the newborn away from air currents
4
Explanation:
1. Drying the newborn thoroughly immediately after birth or after a bath will prevent heat loss by evaporation.
2. Prewarming the examination table reduces heat loss by conduction.
3. Removing wet linens that are not in direct contact with the newborn from the isolette reduces heat loss by radiation.
4. Placing the newborn away from air currents reduces heat loss by convection.
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