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craiczarry

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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.


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nixon_s

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, D

Answer to Question 2

B


craiczarry

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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