A nurse has been caring for a neonate with the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced body temperature. What assessment finding indicates to the nurse that goals for this diagnosis have been met?
A.
Hands and feet turn pink
B.
Infant stops shivering
C.
Pink and warm skin
D.
Temperature of 99.2 °F (37.3 °C)
ANS: D
The normal temperature for a neonate is 97.7 °-99.3 ° F (36.5 °-37.4 ° C). A temperature within this range would indicate that goals for the nursing diagnosis have been met. The other assessments are not as accurate.
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