A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately after birth and…
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately after birth and is implementing measures to prevent heat loss. The nurse understands that newborns are at greater risk for cold stress due to their unique physical characteristics. Which of the following physical features contribute to increased heat loss in the newborn? (Select all that apply.)
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A client who delivered by C-section 12 hours ago is complaining of pain at 8/10 and requesting pain medication. It is 1500. The client has a saline lock IV in her right hand and is also tolerating food and fluids by mouth well. The nurse is reviewing the medication administration record (MAR) for the client, shown below. The client has no known medication allergies. What should be the nurse’s next action? Medication Ordered Administration Record Today 4/16/19 Oxycodone hydrochloride (Roxicodone) 5 mg (1 tab) Not given in past 24 hours Ketorolac (Toradol) 30 mg (30 mg per 1 mL vial) IV push q6h 30 mg given at 1200 Ibuprofen (Motrin) 800 mg PO q6h Not given in past 24 hours
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