The first nursing action to prevent heat loss in a newly delivered infant is to:
a. Dry the infant.
b. Place the infant in a radiant heat bed.
c. Place the infant on the mother's abdomen.
d. Give the infant to the father or significant other to hold.
ANS: A
Newborns can rapidly lose heat by evaporation if the skin is wet, so they should be dried immediately after delivery. Other measures to maintain heat include placing a cap on the head, wrapping in warm blankets, using radiant warmers, and placing the dry infant on the mother's chest and abdomen.
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