A nurse is assessing a neonate. The assessment that might indicate that the neonate's respiratory status is worsening is
1. acrocyanosis.
2. arterial CO2 of 40.
3. periorbital edema.
4. grunting respirations with nasalflaring.
Answer:4
Rationale:Grunting respirations with nasal flaring indicates respiratory status is becoming worse. Acrocyanosis (cyanosis of the extremities) is a normal finding in a neonate.CO2 of 40 is within a normal range.Periorbital edema does not necessarily mean deterioration in respiratory status.
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