[Solved]: Paulette is a 24-year-old gravida 2, para 1 at 40…

Paulette is a 24-year-old gravida 2, para 1 at 40 2/7 weeks’ gestation. She presents to the labor and delivery unit in active labor and it is noted she has thick meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Paulette had gestational diabetes during pregnancy but was well-controlled by diet. After two hours of labor, Paulette delivers a male infant who has a spontaneous, strong cry after delivery. The infant has meconium-stained skin, acrocyanosis, a heart rate of 120, and respirations of 44. What are the four methods of heat loss in a newborn? What measures would you take to prevent heat loss in this infant? Based on the above data, what newborn complications would you observe for with this infant? Why? What would be your priority assessments for this newborn? Explain your answer.