A 41-week gestational age infant weighs 3500 grams and has been admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit because of meconium aspiration syndrome and related complications.
The pediatric nurse assesses his breath sounds frequently to ensure appropriate endotracheal tube placement. The nurse knows that the patient is at risk for:
A) pneumothorax and pneumonia.
B) pneumomediastinum and pneumonia.
C) pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum.
D) pneumothorax and respiratory distress syndrome.
Question 2
The perinatal nurse is assessing Maria, a 36-year-old woman at term who is in early labor. The assessments that would indicate that Maria is experiencing pain include:
Select all answers that apply:
A) Pulse rate of 96 beats per minute
B) Verbalizations of concern about her coping ability
C) Irritability related to repeated questions during contractions
D) Blood pressure of 100/64
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