The nurse admits a newborn to the admission nursery and prepares to bathe the baby for the first time after assessing what?

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The newborn should have a stable temperature for at least 2 hours before the first bath to prevent hypothermia. It is also recommended to wait until the cord stump is dry before giving the first bath, but this is not listed as an option. The time since the last feeding and the temperature on the radiant warmer are not as relevant for determining when to give the first bath.

The Nurse Admits a Newborn to the Admission Nursery and Prepares