During the first bath, a wet newborn loses heat mainly through which mechanism?
Correct answer: D. Evaporation of water from the skin
- A. Conduction to a cold weighing scale
- B. Convection from moving room air
- C. Radiation to nearby cold windows
- D. Evaporation of water from the skin
Explanation
Evaporation occurs when moisture on the newborn’s skin changes into vapour and removes heat. Drying the newborn promptly after birth or bathing reduces this type of heat loss.
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