The nurse in the NICU is caring for preterm newborns. Which of the following are recommended guidelines for care of these newborns? Select all that apply
A) Handle the newborn as much as possible.
B) Give the newborn a warm bath immediately.
C) Dress the newborn in a stockinette cap.
D) Take the newborn's temperature often.
E) Supply oxygen for the newborn, if necessary.
F) Discourage contact with parents to maintain asepsis.
C, D, E
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Controlling the temperature of preterm newborns is often difficult; therefore, special care should be taken to keep these babies warm. Nurses should dress them in a stockinette cap, take their temperature often, and supply oxygen, if necessary. To conserve the energy of small newborns, the nurse should handle them as little as possible. Usually, they will not give them a bath immediately. Parents should be encouraged to bond with their infants.
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