Signs of cold stress that the nurse must be alert when caring for a newborn is:

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A newborn will increase their respiration rate because the newborn will need more oxygen because of too much activity. Hypothermia is inaccurate because normally, temperature of a newborn drop, also a child under cold stress will kick and cry to increase the metabolic rate thereby increasing heat so B isn't a good choice. A newborn doesn't have the ability to shiver.

Signs of Cold Stress That the Nurse Must Be Alert