A newborn has a scaphoid-shaped abdomen, irregular chest wall movements, and decreased breath sounds on the left side of chest. What other symptoms would you expect to find?
1. Central cyanosis and pink nailbeds with brisk capillary refill
2. Protruding abdomen and fullness with palpation
3. Increased breath sounds over trachea, tachypnea, and stidor
4. Tachypnea, nasal flaring, and retractions
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1. Nailbeds will be cyanotic and exhibit slow capillary refill.
2. The abdomen will be full and stiff because of excessive air.
3. Grunting may be present, and there will be decreased breath sounds.
4. Tachypnea, nasal flaring, and retractions are the correct symptoms.
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