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The Nurse Is Making an Initial Assessment of the Newborn

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The nurse is making an initial assessment of the newborn. The findings include a chest circumference of 32.5 c m and a head circumference of 33.5 c m. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse take first?


A) Notify the physician.
B) Elevate the newborn's head.
C) Document the findings in the chart.
D) Assess for hypothermia immediately.

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