Newborn Nursing Care Q 8

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When performing an assessment on a neonate, which assessment finding is most suggestive of hypothermia?

  

     A. Bradycardia

     B. Hyperglycemia

     C. Metabolic alkalosis

     D. Shivering

    

    

Correct Answer: A. Bradycardia.

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Option A: Hypothermic neonates become bradycardic proportional to the degree of core temperature. Hypoglycemia is seen in hypothermic neonates.

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