Which of the following nursing interventions would protect the newborn immediately after birth from the most susceptible form of heat loss?
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
3
Rationale:
1. The most susceptible form of heat loss immediately after birth is evaporation. Evaporation occurs when water is converted to vapor. Drying the newborn thoroughly immediately after birth or after a bath will prevent heat loss by evaporation. Once the infant has been dried after birth, the highest losses of heat generally occur by radiation and convection. Placing the newborn away from air currents reduces heat loss by convection.
2. The most susceptible form of heat loss immediately after birth is evaporation. Evaporation occurs when water is converted to vapor. Drying the newborn thoroughly immediately after birth or after a bath will prevent heat loss by evaporation. Once the infant has been dried after birth, the highest losses of heat generally occur by radiation and convection. Pre-warming the examination table reduces heat loss by conduction.
3. The most susceptible form of heat loss immediately after birth is evaporation. Evaporation occurs when water is converted to vapor. Drying the newborn thoroughly immediately after birth or after a bath will prevent heat loss by evaporation. Once the infant has been dried after birth, the highest losses of heat generally occur by radiation and convection.
4. The most susceptible form of heat loss immediately after birth is evaporation. Evaporation occurs when water is converted to vapor. Drying the newborn thoroughly immediately after birth or after a bath will prevent heat loss by evaporation. Once the infant has been dried after birth, the highest losses of heat generally occur by radiation and convection. Removing wet linens that are not in direct contact with the newborn from the isolette reduces heat loss by radiation.
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