A Nurse Has Recently Transferred to a Labor and Delivery

A nurse has recently transferred to a labor and delivery unit. During a scheduled cesarean, the nurse notices a prescription for the administration of 1,000 mL of prewarmed IV fluid. For which reason does the health care provider prescribe the fluid in this manner? Select all that apply.

A) Results in an increased maternal core temperature
B) Results in improved neonatal umbilical arterial pH
C) Results in improved Apgar scores
D) Results in decreased risk for maternal shock
E) Results in lower incidence of post-partum hypothermia