The nurse is assessing a baby girl on admission to the newborn nursery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the neonatologist?
a. Intermittent strabismus
b. Startling
c. Grunting
d. Vaginal bleeding
ANS: c
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a. Pseudostrabismus is a normal finding.
b. Startling is a normal finding.
c. Grunting is a sign of respiratory distress. The neonatologist should be notified.
d. Vaginal bleeding is a normal finding.
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