An NICU nurse is caring for several infants who are being treated for hypothermia. Which baby can be dressed and taken out of the warmer?
A.
Skin pale but pink
B.
Sucks vigorously
C.
Temperature 97.4 °F (36.3 °C)
D.
Temperature 98.2 °F (36.7 °C)
ANS: D
When the newborn is able to maintain her or his own temperature above 97.7 °F (36.5 °C), the nurse can switch the baby to air mode and dress him or her. The physical manifestations do not dictate the timing of this switch. The baby with a temperature of 97.4 °F (36.3 °C) is too cold to take out of the warmer.
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