A first-time mother has called 911 because her 5-day-old son is "acting sick." Your assessment reveals a lethargic infant with a patent airway, adequate respirations, and a pulse rate of 100 beats per minute. His skin is cold to the touch and mottled. The mother reports she was giving the child a bath just prior to calling EMS. You suspect:

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The infant's cold and mottled skin, along with the mother's report of giving the child a bath, suggest that the infant is hypothermic.

A First-Time Mother Has Called 911 Because Her 5-Day-Old Son