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laurencescou · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When the nurse observes a newborn infant demonstrating an irregular abdominal breathing pattern, with a respiratory rate of 50 breaths/minute with occasional pauses in breathing of 5-second durations, the most appropriate action by the nurse is to

A) Begin resuscitation efforts
B) Elevate the head of the crib
C) Continue to assess the infant
D) Position the infant side-lying

Question 2

In a newborn, the cessation of breathing of 20 seconds or longer is best defined as

A) Dyspnea
B) Apnea
C) Orthopnea
D) Hypercapnea

Danny Ewald · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B

laurencescou · **Reply #2 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Thanks

Danny Ewald · **Reply #3 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Welcome

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