When assessing a newborn 1 hour after birth, the nurse measures an axillary temperature of 96.8°F (36.0°C), an apical pulse of 114 beats/min, and a respiratory rate of 60 breaths/min. The newborn is crying loudly. Which intervention is the priority?
When assessing a newborn 1 hour after birth, the nurse measures an axillary…
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