The nurse in the hospital nursery understands the importance of maintaining body temperature in the neonate. Thermoregulation is difficult because:
a. A newborn cannot produce or conserve heat
b. New mothers wrap their babies in blankets
c. The neonate produces too much heat
d. The baby is placed uncovered under the radiant heat
A
A newborn cannot produce or conserve heat. Newborns should be wrapped in a blanket when not under the radiant warmer. Babies are placed uncovered under the radiant warmer.
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1. "Can you stick out your tongue?" 2. "I'm going to ask you to taste something and tell me what you think it is." 3. "Close your eyes and tell me when you feel me touch your face with this wisp of cotton." 4. "I'm going to lightly touch the back of your throat with this tongue depressor."
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A) Ginger B) Valerian C) Devil's claw D) White willow
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