In order to promote thermal stabilization in a neonate, which action by the nurse is best?
A.
Lay the infant in an incubator.
B.
Place the infant in skin-to-skin contact with the mom.
C.
Put a knitted cap on the baby's head.
D.
Wrap the baby in warmed blankets.
ANS: B
All options will help the baby maintain a normal temperature, but ideally the nurse places the infant in skin-to-skin contact on the mother's abdomen.
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