An infant has been admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit because of meconium-aspiration syndrome and related complications. The pediatric nurse assesses the patient frequently for which complication? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Hemothorax
B.
Pneumomediastinum
C.
Pneumonia
D.
Pneumothorax
E.
Respiratory distress syndrome.
ANS: B, D
Meconium-aspiration syndrome is often complicated by pneumothorax and/or pneumomediastinum. Hemothorax, pneumonia, and respiratory distress syndrome are not typical complications.
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