How often will the nurse caring for a preterm infant in an incubator record the temperature of the infant and the incubator?
A) Every hour
B) Every 2 hours
C) Every 4 hours
D) Every 8 hours

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The temperature of the incubator is adjusted to a level that will maintain an optimal body temperature in the infant.Smaller infants may require higher incubator temperatures.The nurse records the temperature of the infant and the incubator every 2 hours.The infant's temperature is monitored with a heat-sensitive probe that is taped to the abdomen.

How Often Will the Nurse Caring for a Preterm Infant