When an infant's temperature drops from (37 to 36.3°C) 98.7 to 97.4°F, the nurse should

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Temperature instability in the neonate may be caused by a decrease in blood glucose levels. Infants who do not maintain adequate intake will not have adequate energy to maintain temperature; instructing parents on cold stress and increasing the temperature in the room are interventions to maintain a stable temperature but will not correct the underlying problem. A blood sugar level higher than 50 mg/dL is a normal finding.

When an Infant's Temperature Drops from (37 to 36