The neonatal nurse specialist is describing neonatal care to nursing students. What statement should the specialist include when describing a proper method for preventing heat loss in the neonate?
1. "After delivery, the newborn is immediately placed in skin-to-skin contact with the mother."
2. "Immediately after delivery, the newborn is wrapped in a blanket and placed on the mother's chest."
3. "If the newborn is under a radiant-heated unit, the neonate is dried, placed on a dry blanket, and left uncovered under the radiant heat."
4. "If a radiant-heated unit is used to keep the neonate warm, the neonate is dried, wrapped in a dry blanket, and placed under the radiant heat."
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Explanation:
1. After delivery, the newborn is dried immediately and wet blankets are removed. Warmed blankets are applied or the newborn is placed in skin-to-skin contact with the mother. The newborn may also be placed under a radiant-heated unit.
2. After delivery, the newborn is dried immediately and wet blankets are removed. Warmed blankets are applied or the newborn is placed in skin-to-skin contact with the mother. The newborn may also be placed under a radiant-heated unit.
3. If the newborn is under a radiant-heated unit, the neonate is dried, placed on a dry blanket, and left uncovered under the radiant heat. Because radiant heat warms the outer surface of objects, a newborn wrapped in blankets will receive no benefit from radiant heat.
4. If the newborn is under a radiant-heated unit, the neonate is dried, placed on a dry blanket, and left uncovered under the radiant heat. Because radiant heat warms the outer surface of objects, a newborn wrapped in blankets will receive no benefit from radiant heat.
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