The nurse's initial action when caring for an infant with a slightly decreased temperature is to

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A cap will prevent further heat loss from the head,and having the mother place the infant skin-to-skin should increase the infant's temperature.Nursing actions are needed first to correct the problem.If the problem persists after interventions,notification may then be necessary.A slightly decreased temperature can be treated in the mother's room.This would be an excellent time for parent teaching on prevention of cold stress.There is no need for another gestational age assessment.

The Nurse's Initial Action When Caring for an Infant with a Slightly