To maintain optimal thermoregulation for the premature infant, the nurse should
a. Bathe the infant once a day.
b. Put an undershirt on the infant in the incubator.
c. Assess the infant's hydration status.
d. Lightly clothe the infant under the radiant warmer.
B
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A Bathing causes evaporative heat loss.
B Air currents around an unclothed infant will result in heat loss.
C This is an important assessment but will not maintain thermoregulation.
D Clothing is not worn when the infant is under a radiant warmer.
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