ATI Pediatric Exam Nursing 228 | Nurselytic

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: The supply of brown adipose tissue is not developed in the neonate. Brown adipose tissue is important for thermoregulation in newborns by generating heat through non-shivering thermogenesis. In premature infants, especially those born at 32 weeks' gestation, the brown fat stores may not be fully developed, leading to difficulty in maintaining body temperature. This lack of thermogenic capacity can result in lower body temperatures, such as the axillary temperature of 95 degrees F observed in this case.

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A: Conduction heat loss is not the primary issue in this scenario as the problem lies more with thermoregulation due to underdeveloped brown fat.
B: While axillary temperatures may have limitations, in this case, the temperature reading is likely accurate given the context of the premature neonate.
C: A temperature of 95 degrees F is not within the normal range for a neonate, indicating an issue with thermoregulation

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