A newborn is placed under a radiant heat warmer.The nurse understands that thermoregulation presents a problem for the newborn.What is the rationale for this difficulty?
A) The renal function of a newborn is not fully developed,and heat is lost in the urine.
B) The small body surface area of a newborn favors more rapid heat loss than does an adult's body surface area.
C) Newborns have a relatively thin layer of subcutaneous fat that provides poor insulation.
D) Their normal flexed posture favors heat loss through perspiration.
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