During a Respiratory Assessment of an Infant Diagnosed with Respiratory

question 9

Multiple Choice

During a respiratory assessment of an infant diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome, a depression in the supraclavicular and intercostal areas of the thorax was noted with inspiration.This observation is documented as:

• A) grunting.
• B) tachypnea.
• C) retractions.
• D) nasal flaring.

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