With regard to the respiratory development of the newborn, of what should nurses be aware?
A. Crying increases the distribution of air in the lungs
B. Newborns must expel the fluid in utero from the respiratory system within a few minutes of birth
C. Newborns are instinctive mouth breathers
D. Seesaw respirations are no cause for concern in the first hour after birth
Ans: A. Crying increases the distribution of air in the lungs
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