In caring for the post-term infant, thermoregulation can be a concern, especially in an infant who also has a(n):
A) Hematocrit level of 58%.
B) RBC count of 5 million/mL.
C) WBC count of 15,000 cells/mm 3 .
D) Blood glucose level of 25 mg/dL.

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Because glucose is necessary to produce heat, the infant who is also hypoglycemic will not be able to produce enough body heat. A hematocrit level of 58% is within the expected range for newborns. WBC count may be as high as 30,000 cells/mmS1U1P13S1S1P0. RBC count ranges from 3.9 to 5.5 million/mL.

In Caring for the Post-Term Infant, Thermoregulation Can Be a Concern