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A woman in labor is found to have meconium-stained amniotic fluid upon rupture of her membranes. At delivery, the nurse anticipates that the priority nursing intervention is to:
 
  A. Deliver the neonate on its side with head up, to facilitate drainage of secretions.
   B. Suction the oropharynx when the head has delivered.
   C. Prepare for the immediate use of positive pressure to expand the lungs.
   D. Monitor the woman's temperature.

Question 2

A nurse explains to new parents that their newborn has developed respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The nurse bases this assessment on which of the following data? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A. Grunting respirations
   B. Nasal flaring
   C. Respiratory rate of 40 during sleep
   D. Chest retractions
   E. Temperature 101.0 F



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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