What action by the nurse is most important to prevent respiratory depression in a newly born infant?
A.
Bathe the infant in warm water before giving to the mother.
B.
Dress the infant in warm clothing and place in a warmer.
C.
Dry the infant and place on the mother's bare chest.
D.
Turn the delivery room temperature up to 85 °F (29.4 °C).
ANS: C
Cold stress can lead to respiratory depression. The nurse should immediately dry off a newly born infant and either place him in skin-to-skin contact with the mother or put him in a radiant warmer.
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