The infant's heat loss immediately at birth is predominantly from:
a. radiation.
b. conduction.
c. convection.
d. evaporation.
ANS: D
Because the infant is wet with amniotic fluid and blood, heat loss by evaporation occurs quickly. Radiation occurs with the transfer of heat to a cooler object that is not in direct contact with the infant. Conduction occurs when the infant comes into contact with a cold surface. The crib should be preheated to prevent this from occurring. Convection occurs when heat is transferred to the air surrounding the infant.
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