A result of hypothermia in the newborn is:
a. Shivering to generate heat.
b. Decreased oxygen demands.
c. Increased glucose demands.
d. Decreased metabolic rate.
C
In hypothermia, the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is increased in an attempt to compensate, thus requiring more glucose.
Shivering is not an effective method of heat production for newborns.
Oxygen demands increase with hypothermia.
The metabolic rate increases with hypothermia.
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