The nurse is collecting data on a newborn admitted to the nursery and finds the newborn was born at 42 weeks' gestation. What would be the highest priority intervention for this infant?
A) The nurse monitors the newborn's blood glucose levels
B) The nurse wraps the newborn lightly in a single blanket
C) The nurse wakes the newborn for feedings every four hours
D) The nurse anticipates the newborn will need a blood transfusion
Ans: A
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