Nursing actions that minimize oxygen demands in the neonate include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Providing frequent rest breaks when feeding
b. Placing neonate on back for sleeping
c. Maintaining a neutral thermal environment (NTE)
d. Clustering nursing care
ANS: c, d
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a. A prolonged feeding session increases energy consumption that increases oxygen consumption.
b. Placing the neonate on the back for sleeping has no effect on oxygen consumption.
c. A decrease in environmental temperature leads to a decrease in the neonate's body temperature which leads to an increase in respiratory and heart rate that leads to an increase in oxygen consumption.
d. Clustering of nursing care decreases stress which decreases oxygen requirements.
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