A newborn is experiencing cold stress. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess? (Select all that apply.)
A) Respiratory distress
B) Decreased oxygen needs
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Metabolic alkalosis
E) Jaundice
A, C, E
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Cold stress in the newborn can lead to the following problems if not reversed: depleted brown fat stores, increased oxygen needs, respiratory distress, increased glucose consumption leading to hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, jaundice, hypoxia, and decreased surfactant production.
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