Author Question: Of all of the signs seen in infants with respiratory distress syndrome, which one is especially ... (Read 82 times)

silviawilliams41 · **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.

SAUXC · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

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