A nurse responds to an order to place an infant in an overhead radiant heater. Which of the following are recommended guidelines the nurse should follow?
A) Attach the probe to the infant's skin over a bony area.
B) Allow the blankets to warm before placing the infant under the warmer.
C) Make sure nothing is covering the probe to allow it to register an accurate temperature.
D) Keep the setting of the warmer on manual and adjust it at 15-minute intervals according to the temperature registered.
B
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