Author Question: The nurse is caring for a newborn 30 minutes after birth. After assessing respiratory function, the ... (Read 146 times)

Redwolflake15 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is caring for a newborn 30 minutes after birth. After assessing respiratory function, the nurse would report which findings as abnormal? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected.

Select all that apply. 1. Respiratory rate of 66 breaths per minute
2. Periodic breathing with pauses of 25 seconds
3. Synchronous chest and abdomen movements
4. Grunting on expiration
5. Nasal flaring

Question 2

The nurse walks in to find the client crying after the physician informed her of her diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV). Which statement by the nurse conveys an attitude of acceptance toward the client with a sexually transmitted infection?

1. Don't worry about it. In a few weeks, with treatment, the lesions will disappear.
2. You seem upset. I'll get the doctor.
3. You seem upset. Can I help answer any questions?
4. I think you need to see a therapist.

fffftttt · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2, 4, 5
Explanation: 2. Periodic breathing with pauses longer than 20 seconds (apnea) is an abnormal finding that should be reported to the physician.
4. Grunting on expiration is an abnormal finding that should be reported to the physician.
5. Nasal flaring is an abnormal finding that should be reported to the physician.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. The nurse's attitude of acceptance and matter-of-factness conveys to the client that she is still an acceptable person who happens to have an infection.