A patient has delivered a baby at full term. What should the nurse teach the patient about protecting newborns from environmental temperature? Select all that apply. Teach about the importance of adequate clothing. Emphasize covering the head of the baby with a cap. Explain that extra care is not required for full-term babies. Instruct the patient to avoid exposing infants to extreme temperatures. Encourage the patient to keep the baby’s body temperature above 37.5°C.
[Verified Answer]: A patient has delivered a baby at full term
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