Which of the following are modes of heat loss in the newborn? Select all that apply.

Name: Which of the following are modes of heat loss in the newborn? Select all that apply.
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Newborns lose heat through convection (air movement), radiation (heat transfer to cooler surfaces not in direct contact), conduction (direct contact with cooler surfaces), and evaporation (loss of heat as moisture on the skin evaporates). Urination is not a mode of heat loss.

Which of the Following Are Modes of Heat Loss in the Newborn