A newborn is placed under a radiant heat warmer,and the nurse evaluates the infant's body temperature every hour.Maintaining the newborn's body temperature is important for preventing:

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Loss of heat must be controlled to protect the infant from the metabolic and physiologic effects of cold stress,and that is the primary reason for placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer.Cold stress results in an increased respiratory rate and vasoconstriction.

A Newborn Is Placed Under a Radiant Heat Warmer,and the Nurse