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silviawilliams41

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Of all of the signs seen in infants with respiratory distress syndrome, which one is especially indicative of the syndrome?
 
  a. Pulse greater than 160 beats/minute
  b. Circumoral cyanosis
  c. Grunting
  d. Substernal retractions

Question 2

Which of the following statements by a parent indicates a need for the nurse to intervene with teaching?
 
  a. My 5-month-old infant has been drooling, biting, and running a fever for the past few days. I think he's teething.
  b. Jennifer's eyes sometimes cross. But I know that this is normal in 1-month-old babies.
  c. My neighbor has been giving her baby solids since he was 8 weeks old. I think I'll wait until my baby is about 5 months old.
  d. I put my newborn baby on her side when she goes to sleep. I understand this is the best position.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Grunting increases the pressure inside the alveoli to keep them open when surfactant is insufficient.

Answer to Question 2

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Although drooling and biting are signs of teething, a fever should always be considered a sign of illness.


silviawilliams41

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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