When the nurse observes a newborn infant demonstrating an irregular abdominal breathing pattern, with a respiratory rate of 50 breaths/minute with occasional pauses in breathing of 5-second durations, the most appropriate action by the nurse is to:
A) begin resuscitation efforts.
B) elevate the head of the crib.
C) continue to assess the infant.
D) position the infant side-lying.
Ans: C
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Newborns breathe rapidly at 30 to 60 breaths per minute and may have occasional pauses of several seconds between breaths.
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