A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a newborn immediately following birth. Which of the following actions by the nurse reduces evaporative heat loss by the newborn?

Drying the newborn's skin thoroughly

Preventing air drafts

Placing the newborn on a warm surface

Maintaining ambient room temperature at 24° C (75" F)

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The Correct Answer is A

A.   Drying the newborn's skin thoroughly helps reduce evaporative heat loss by removing wetness and promoting warmth.
B.   Preventing air drafts is important to reduce convective heat loss.
C. Placing the newborn on a warm surface helps prevent conductive heat loss.
D.   Maintaining ambient room temperature is important but does not directly address evaporative heat loss.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Prolactin remains elevated in the immediate postpartum period of breastfeeding women to stimulate milk production.
B. Progesterone levels decrease rapidly after childbirth.
C. Estrogen levels decrease in the postpartum period, particularly during breastfeeding.
D. Human Placental Lactogen (HPL) levels decrease after childbirth.

A. "My baby's bassinet should be kept away from fans and air conditioning." B. "My baby's temperature will be checked rectally every hour." C. "I should keep my baby's head covered." D. "I should keep my infant swaddled in a warm blanket."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Keeping the baby's bassinet away from fans and air conditioning is a correct practice to prevent chilling.
B. Checking the baby's temperature rectally every hour is not a standard practice and may lead to unnecessary discomfort for the baby.
C. Keeping the baby's head covered is generally recommended for warmth.
D. Keeping the infant swaddled in a warm blanket is a good practice for maintaining warmth.

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