To maintain a healthy temperature in the newborn, which of the ...

[WWatsford]

To maintain a healthy temperature in the newborn, which of the following actions should be taken? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Keep the newborn's clothing and bedding dry.
  2. Reduce the newborn's exposure to drafts.
  3. Do not use the radiant warmer during procedures.
  4. Do not wrap the newborn.
  5. Encourage the mother to snuggle with the newborn under blankets.

Question 2

A patient arrives at the emergency department stating that she was raped, but she felt so dirty that she went home and showered. She states that she has on clean clothes but has her other clothes in a bag.
 
  What will the nurse tell the patient? 1. I understand why you felt dirty, but you know you should not have taken a shower..
  2. We will probably never find out who raped you, since you destroyed evidence..
  3. Do you want an emergency contraceptive pill?
  4. I understand that was important to you. We will see what we can get from your clothes, and give them to the authorities..

[atrochim]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 5
Explanation: 1. To maintain a healthy temperature in the newborn, keep the newborn's clothing and bedding dry.
2. To maintain a healthy temperature in the newborn, reduce the newborn's exposure to drafts.
5. To maintain a healthy temperature in the newborn, encourage the mother to snuggle with the newborn under blankets.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale 1: This is not an appropriate statement.
Rationale 2: This is not an appropriate statement.
Rationale 3: This is not the most important issue with which to start.
Rationale 4: This is the correct statement. This is not the time to tell her what she did wrong, as she is psychologically upset as it is.

[WWatsford]

Excellent

[amandalm]

TYSM