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The neonatal nurse specialist is describing neonatal care to nursing students. What statement should the specialist include when describing a proper method for preventing heat loss in the neonate?
 
  1. After delivery, the newborn is immediately placed in skin-to-skin contact with the mother.
  2. Immediately after delivery, the newborn is wrapped in a blanket and placed on the mother's chest.
  3. If the newborn is under a radiant-heated unit, the neonate is dried, placed on a dry blanket, and left uncovered under the radiant heat.
  4. If a radiant-heated unit is used to keep the neonate warm, the neonate is dried, wrapped in a dry blanket, and placed under the radiant heat.

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