Question

Which component of nursing care is most important for a newborn with respiratory distress syndrome (rds)? 1 keeping the infant in a warm environment 2 turning the infant frequently to prevent apnea 3 tapping the infant's toes to stimulate deep breathing 4 maintaining the infant's oxygen administration level at the same rat?

Answer 1

The most important nursing care to give to a newborn baby that has been diagnosed with RDS/respiratory distress syndrome is to keep the baby in a warm environment. The child should be placed inside a warm incubator set an approved temperature by the DR. This is to keep the infant warm and the baby will be comfortable. The incubator is set so that the baby will not need clothing or blankets to keep warm.