Asked by Katelyn McLendon on Sep 28, 2024
A nurse is focusing on temperature regulation of newborns and infants. Which action will the nurse take?
A) Apply just a diaper.
B) Double the clothing.
C) Place a cap on their heads.
D) Increase room temperature to 90 degrees.
Temperature Regulation
The physiological and behavioral processes by which the body maintains its internal temperature within certain boundaries, despite external conditions.
Newborns
Infants from birth to a few weeks old, requiring specific medical and nutritional care.
- Discern common and uncommon variations in temperature and comprehend their implications.
- Gain an understanding of how environment and conditions influence the physiological responses associated with body temperature.
Learning Objectives
- Discern common and uncommon variations in temperature and comprehend their implications.
- Gain an understanding of how environment and conditions influence the physiological responses associated with body temperature.