The nurse examines a 26-week-old premature neonate. the skin temperature is lowered. what could be a consequence of the infant being cold apnea.
Apnea is the cessation of respiratory for a particular amount of time and in newborns it commonly happens while the breath is held for 15 seconds. Apnea cyanosis breathing misery, and multiplied oxygen call for are all results of hypothermia.
The nurse should look for signs of lethargy and hypotonia in the newborn in order to confirm the occurrence of cold stress. Cold stress leads to a decrease, not increase, in the newborn's body temperature blood glucose and appetite.
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