The neonatal special care unit nurse is overseeing the care provided by a nurse new to the unit. Which action requires immediate intervention? The new nurse:

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Formula should be warmed to body temperature before feedings to prevent hypothermia in the infant. This requires immediate intervention as it can cause harm to the baby. Holding the infant after a gavage feeding is appropriate as long as the infant is stable. Auscultating lung sounds bilaterally and providing care when the baby is awake are also appropriate actions for a neonatal special care unit nurse.

The Neonatal Special Care Unit Nurse Is Overseeing the Care