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Andreyy89
2 years ago
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Upon assessing the newborn's respirations, which finding would cause the nurse to notify the primary care provider

Medicine
1 answer:
Elden [556K]2 years ago
8 0

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

<h3>What are some respiratory assessments that are normal in a newborn?</h3>
  • 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.

<h3>What are some alarming respiratory assessments about a newborn?</h3>
  • 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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