The nurse is caring for a newborn 30 minutes after birth. After assessing respiratory function, the nurse would report which findings as abnormal? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Respiratory rate of 66 breaths per minute
2. Periodic breathing with pauses of 25 seconds
3. Synchronous chest and abdomen movements
4. Grunting on expiration
5. Nasal flaring
2, 4, 5
Explanation: 2. Periodic breathing with pauses longer than 20 seconds (apnea) is an abnormal finding that should be reported to the physician.
4. Grunting on expiration is an abnormal finding that should be reported to the physician.
5. Nasal flaring is an abnormal finding that should be reported to the physician.
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