A nursing student is preparing a presentation on minimizing heat loss in the newborn. Which of the following would the student include as a measure to prevent heat loss through convection?

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Convection heat loss occurs when air moves around the newborn, carrying away body heat. Working inside an isolette (a type of incubator) helps prevent this type of heat loss by controlling the air environment around the newborn, thus minimizing the movement of cooler air over the skin.

A Nursing Student Is Preparing a Presentation on Minimizing Heat