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