During a respiratory assessment of an infant diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome, a de-pression in the supraclavicular and intercostal areas of the thorax was noted with inspiration. This observation is documented as:
a. grunting.
b. tachypnea.
c. retractions.
d. nasal flaring.
ANS: C
The sinking of supraclavicular and intercostal areas is termed retractions. The symptoms do not describe grunting, tachypnea, or nasal flaring.
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