MC An infant warmer is used in the newborn nursery to ensure maintenance of adequate body temperature. The major safety factor involved with the use of the warmer is to
A. Ensure warmer is on manual control.
B. Tape thermometer skin probe in place.
C. Inspect skin under temperature probe at routine intervals.
D. Adjust temperature of warmer each day to ensure it is set at 102°F.
C
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