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abarnes

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on: Jul 22, 2018
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.

Question 2

A patient has a head injury and damages the hypothalamus. Which vital sign will the nurse monitor most closely?
 
  a. Pulse
  b. Respirations
  c. Temperature
  d. Blood pressure


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mochi09

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A newborn loses up to 30 of body heat through the head and therefore needs to wear a cap to prevent heat loss. Temperature control mechanisms in newborns are immature and respond drastically to changes in the environment; do not increase the room temperature to 90 degrees. Take extra care to protect newborns from environmental temperatures. Provide adequate clothing; do not double the clothing or apply just a diaper.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Disease or trauma to the hypothalamus or the spinal cord, which carries hypothalamic messages, causes serious alterations in temperature control. The hypothalamus does not control pulse, respirations, or blood pressure.


abarnes

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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