A perinatal nurse assesses a term newborn for respiratory ...

[craiczarry]

A perinatal nurse assesses a term newborn for respiratory functioning. The nurse knows that which of the following conditions is normal for newborns:
  Select all that apply:
 
  A) A respiratory rate of 60 to 80 breaths per minute
  B) A breathing pattern that is often shallow, diaphragmatic and irregular
  C) Periodic episodes of apnea
  D) The neonate's lung sounds may sound moist during early auscultation

Question 2

The pediatric nurse carefully monitors a patient's status by assessing the child's level of consciousness. The nurse understands that the Glasgow Coma Scale provides clues to:
 
  A) encephalitis.
  B) neurological status.
  C) irreversible coma.
  D) neurological impairment.

[nixon_s]

Answer to Question 1

B, D

Answer to Question 2

B

[craiczarry]

Excellent

[amandanbreshears]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it