A neonate has difficulty maintaining a normal temperature.A student nurse prepares to place the infant under a radiant warmer.What action by the student leads the faculty member to intervene?
A) Assesses the surrounding area for drafts
B) Ensures the infant is dried off completely
C) Observes the respiratory rate at the same time
D) Wraps the baby in a warmed blanket

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Radiant heater units warm only the outer surface of objects in them,so it is counterproductive to dress the baby or cover the baby with blankets.The other actions are appropriate.

A Neonate Has Difficulty Maintaining a Normal Temperature