If a newborn is not dried thoroughly after a bath, it is most likely that the newborn will:
a. have increased susceptibility to seizure c. become increasingly anxious
b. develop a severely dried skin d. have a body temperature drop
D
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A Incorrect. Improper or inadequate drying of a newborn after a bath will not most likely mean the newborn will have increased susceptibility to seizure.
B Incorrect. Improper or inadequate drying of a newborn after a bath will not most likely mean the newborn will develop a severely dried skin.
C Incorrect. Improper or inadequate drying of a newborn after a bath will not most likely mean the newborn will become increasingly anxious.
D Correct. Improper or inadequate drying of a newborn after a bath will not most likely mean the newborn will have a body temperature drop as the water evaporates from the skin.
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