A 38-week newborn is small for gestational age (SGA). Which nursing intervention should be included in the care of this newborn?

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Small for gestational age (SGA) newborns are at risk for hypothermia due to less subcutaneous fat and a larger surface area relative to body weight. Maintaining a warm environment helps prevent heat loss and supports the newborn's ability to maintain normal body temperature.

A 38-Week Newborn Is Small for Gestational Age (SGA)