The nurse is caring for a neonate immediately after delivery. What does the nurse expect to find while assessing the neonate during the first 30 minutes after birth?
A. Heart rate increases from 100 to 120 beats/minute.
B. Fine crackles may be present on auscultation.
C. Peristaltic waves may benoted over the abdomen.
D. Respirations are shallow and may reach up to 60 breaths/minute.
Answer: B. Fine crackles may be present on auscultation.
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