Question

Upon assessing the newborn's respirations, which finding would cause the nurse to notify the primary care provider

Answer 1

A respiratory rate of 15 breaths per minute with nasal flaring and acrocyanosis.

What are some respiratory assessments that are normal in a newborn?

• The respiratory rate should be between 30 and 60 breaths per minute.
• Coughing and sneezing are normal in newborns.
• Apnea that lasts longer than 15 seconds but overall short period is normal findings in newborn.

What are some alarming respiratory assessments about a newborn?

• Nasal flaring is a sign of respiratory distress.
• Acrocyanosis which is bluish coloration of skin due to decreased amount of oxygen delivered to the peripheral part indicates respiratory distress.
• Chest retractions- skins around the breastbone and ribs pulls while breathing.

• Grunting sound with each breath.

Finding above conditions would cause the nurse to notify the primary care provider.

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