Maternity Nursing Q 106

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Which of the following actions demonstrates the nurse’s understanding of the newborn’s thermoregulatory ability?

  

     A. Placing the newborn under a radiant warmer.

     B. Suctioning with a bulb syringe.

     C. Obtaining an Apgar score.

     D. Inspecting the newborn’s umbilical cord.

    

    

Correct Answer: A. Placing the newborn under a radiant warmer.

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The newborn’s ability to regulate body temperature is poor. Therefore, placing the newborn under a radiant warmer aids in maintaining his or her body temperature.

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Option B: Suctioning with a bulb syringe helps maintain a patent airway.

Option C: Obtaining an Apgar score measures the newborn’s immediate adjustment to extrauterine life.

Option D: Inspecting the umbilical cord aids in detecting cord anomalies.

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