Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following birth. Which of the following actions by the nurse will prevent radiant heat loss in the newborn?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Positioning the bassinet away from outside windows (D) prevents radiant heat loss by avoiding cold surfaces. Drying the skin (A) prevents evaporative heat loss. A padded surface (B) prevents conductive heat loss. Warmed oxygen (C) addresses respiratory support, not radiant heat loss.