A newborn is placed under a radiant heat warmer and the nurse evaluates the newborn's body temperature every hour. It is important to maintain the newborn's body temperature to prevent:
1. respiratory depression.
2. cold stress.
3. tachycardia.
4. vasoconstriction.
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1, 3, 4. Incorrect. The primary reason for placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer is to prevent heat loss and cold stress. Cold stress results in an increased respiratory rate and vasocon-striction.
2. Correct. Loss of heat must be controlled by the health care team to protect the infant from the metabolic and physiologic stressors of cold stress.
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