Which intervention best helps prevent cold stress in a healthy newborn after birth?

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Accepted Answer

D. dry the newborn thoroughly and promote skin-to-skin contact — Drying and skin-to-skin contact reduce evaporative heat loss and support thermoregulation.

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A. place the newborn under a fan for comfort

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B. delay drying until after the first bath

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C. give cool formula to lower metabolic demand