In monitoring a premature newborn's respiratory status, which ...

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In monitoring a premature newborn's respiratory status, which assessment finding would provide the nurse with the earliest indication of respiratory difficulty?
 
  a. Bluish color of hands and feet c. Nasal flaring
  b. Irregular respirations d. Respiratory rate of 56/min

Question 2

A pregnant woman reports that she works in a long-term care setting and is concerned about the impending flu season. She asks about receiving the flu vaccine.
 
  As the nurse, you are aware that some immunizations are safe to administer during pregnancy, whereas others are not. Which vaccines could this patient receive? Select all that apply. a. Tetanus
  b. Hepatitis A and B
  c. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
  d. Influenza
  e. Varicella

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Answer to Question 1

C
Although this may be transiently apparent in the normal newborn, in the premature neonate, usually nasal flaring indicates oxygen deprivation and respiratory distress. Bluish color of hands and feet, as well as irregular respirations are common assessments in the neonate. Respiratory rate of 56/min is within defined levels of normal respiratory rate in the neonate.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
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Correct Inactivated vaccines such as those for tetanus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and
influenza are safe to administer for women who have a risk for contracting
or developing the disease.
Incorrect Immunizations with live virus vaccines such as MMR, varicella
(chickenpox), or smallpox are contraindicated during pregnancy because
of the possible teratogenic effects on the fetus.