The nurse is explaining the risk of hypothermia in the newborn to a group of nursing students. Which statement best describes the manifestations of hypothermia in the newborn?
A) Newborns shiver to generate heat.
B) Newborns have decreased oxygen demands.
C) Newborns have increased glucose demands.
D) Newborns have a decreased metabolic rate.

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In hypothermia, the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is increased in an attempt to compensate, thus requiring more glucose. Shivering is not an effective method of heat production for newborns. Oxygen demands increase with hypothermia. The metabolic rate increases with hypothermia.

The Nurse Is Explaining the Risk of Hypothermia in the Newborn