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Which of the following are modes of heat loss in the newborn? (Choose all that apply.)
 
  1. Perspiration
  2. Convection
  3. Radiation
  4. Conduction
  5. Urination

Question 2

As you prepare to administer a medication to a preschooler, you realize that she is extremely underweight for her age. What action would you take?
 
  A) Give her one-half the ordered dose.
  B) Give her the prescribed dose, because dose is determined by nomogram, not weight.
  C) Measure her height and weight, and check whether the dose is correct for her.
  D) Call the child's physician and alert him or her to the dosage error.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 4.
1, 5. Incorrect. These are not modes of heat loss in newborns.
2, 3, 4. Correct. Convection, radiation, evaporation, and conduction are the four modes of heat loss in the newborn.

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
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