Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A preterm newborn in an incubator to maintain a neutral thermal environmentWhich of the following responses should the nurse make to the father's question about why this is necessary?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Preterm newborns lack adequate thermoregulation due to less subcutaneous fat and inability to shiver, necessitating an incubator. Other options are incorrect or irrelevant.