Prioritizing Newborn Thermoregulation Assessment

Very Hard Ante/intra/postpartum And Newborn Care Newborn Care

A nurse is assessing a newborn during the first hours of life. The infant was born at 38 weeks gestation via vaginal delivery and has not yet been fed. The nurse observes that the newborn's respiratory rate is 60 breaths per minute, and the heart rate is 160 beats per minute. The infant's skin is flushed, and they have a strong grasp reflex. The nurse is aware that the infant’s temperature indicates a potential concern. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize to ensure the newborn's thermoregulation?

Assist with breastfeeding to initiate early feeding.

Place the newborn in a pre-warmed incubator.

Administer a caloric supplement via a bottle.

Apply a cold pack to the newborn’s forehead.

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