Posted: February 5th, 2018

Warming isolette : 3 Important Facts to Note

A newborn is having difficulty maintaining a temperature above 98 degrees Fahrenheit and has been placed in a warming isolette. Which action is a nursing priority?

A. Protect the eyes of the neonate from the heat lamp
B. Monitor the neonate’s temperature
C. Warm all medications and liquids before giving
D. Avoid touching the neonate with cold hands