Which interventions should be performed in the birth room to facilitate thermoregulation of the newborn? (Select all that apply.)
a. Place the infant covered with blankets in the radiant warmer.
b. Dry the infant off with sterile towels.
c. Place stockinette cap on infant's head.
d. Bathe the newborn within 30 minutes of birth.
e. Remove wet linen as needed.
ANS: B, C, E
Following birth, the newborn is at risk for hypothermia. Therefore, nursing interventions are aimed at maintaining warmth. Drying the infant off, in addition to maintaining warmth, helps stimulate crying and lung expansion, which helps in the transition period following birth. Placing a cap on the infant's head helps prevent heat loss. Removal of wet linens helps minimize further heat loss caused by exposure. Newborns should not be covered while in a radiant warmer with blankets because this will impede birth of heat transfer. Bathing a newborn should be delayed for at least a few hours so that the newborn temperature can stabilize during the transition period.
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