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What is the purpose of placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer after birth?
A. To prevent basal metabolic rate reduction.
Placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer after birth does not directly prevent basal metabolic rate reduction. The primary function of a radiant heat warmer is to maintain the newborn’s body temperature and prevent hypothermia.
B. To stimulate brown fat production.
While brown fat production is a mechanism used by newborns to generate heat, placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer does not stimulate brown fat production.
C. To maintain body temperature.
The primary purpose of placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer after birth is to maintain the newborn’s body temperature. Newborns can lose heat rapidly, as they have a large surface area compared to their body weight. The radiant heat warmer provides a controlled environment that helps maintain the newborn’s body temperature.
D. To prevent hypothermia.
Preventing hypothermia is a key reason for placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer. However, the direct purpose of the warmer is to maintain the newborn’s body temperature.
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Full Explanation
Choice A rationale
Placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer after birth does not directly prevent basal metabolic rate reduction. The primary function of a radiant heat warmer is to maintain the newborn’s body temperature and prevent hypothermia.
Choice B rationale
While brown fat production is a mechanism used by newborns to generate heat, placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer does not stimulate brown fat production.
Choice C rationale
The primary purpose of placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer after birth is to maintain the newborn’s body temperature. Newborns can lose heat rapidly, as they have a
large surface area compared to their body weight. The radiant heat warmer provides a controlled environment that helps maintain the newborn’s body temperature.
Choice D rationale
Preventing hypothermia is a key reason for placing a newborn under a radiant heat warmer. However, the direct purpose of the warmer is to maintain the newborn’s body temperature.
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