The nurse assigned to the newborn nursery is conducting shift assessments. While assessing one newborn, the nurse notes the respiratory rate is 52 breaths per minute. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Notify the healthcare provider of this assessment finding.
B) Obtain an arterial blood gas for further respiratory assessment.
C) Begin monitoring the respiratory rate every 5 minutes.
D) Continue to monitor the newborn per facility policy.
Answer: D
A respiratory rate of 52 breaths per minute is a normal finding in a newborn. Respiratory rates are highest and most variable in newborns. The respiratory rate of a neonate or newborn is 30-60 breaths per minute.
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