The nurse caring for a 4479 g (9 lbs, 14 oz) infant of a diabetic mother who was born by cesarean delivery 3 hours ago observes a respiratory rate of 90 breaths/minute, nasal flaring, and expiratory grunting.
She reports the findings and recognizes that the newborn most likely has:
a. Hypothyroidism
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Transient tachypnea of the newborn
d. Neonatal sepsis
Question 2
A pregnant woman at 38 weeks' gestation has had ruptured membranes for 30 hours. A cesarean delivery is performed due to failure to progress. After birth, the newborn is noted to be pale and tachypneic.
Based on maternal history, the cause of the newborn's distress is most likely to be:
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Respiratory distress syndrome
c. Phrenic nerve injury
d. Sepsis
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