NUR 340L Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: New Born, Bassinet, Heating Element
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Babies could lose temperature through the head. Position (normally in a relaxed flexed position: an ill baby will be sprawled out (can be seen more in nicu, crunched up baby could have been exposed to drugs (mothers are less likely to report that information). Environment (are they in the crib, are they dressed, are they alone, are the parents fighting) Temperature: axillary, normal is 97. 6 99. 6. Do not do blood pressures unless necessary. Do vital signs that are least invasive. Heart rate: 110-160, listen for a whole minute. Listen with the bell (could hear murmurs: transient murmurs (come and go) Should not lose more than 10% of weight. Needs to be done with a heating element. 3 parts of an assessment: reflexes (neuro) Blink (tap above the bridge of the nose) done after the eye ointment. Rooting (touch the face and head should turn in that direction)
