The student nurse attempts to take a newborn's vital signs, but the newborn is crying. What nursing action would be appropriate?
1. Place a gloved finger in the newborn's mouth.
2. Take the vital signs.
3. Wait until the newborn stops crying.
4. Place a hot water bottle in the isolette.
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Explanation: 1. Vital sign assessments are most accurate if the newborn is at rest, so measure pulse and respirations first if the baby is quiet. To soothe a crying baby, the nurse should place a moistened, unpowdered, gloved finger in the baby's mouth, and then complete the assessment while the baby suckles.
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