A Preterm Infant of 36 Weeks' Gestation Is Admitted to the NICU

question 61

Multiple Choice

A preterm infant of 36 weeks' gestation is admitted to the NICU. Approximately 2 hours after birth, the neonate begins having difficulty breathing with grunting, tachypnea, and nasal flaring. The nurse should recognize that:

• A)This is a normal finding.
• B)This is not significant unless cyanosis is present.
• C)Improvement should occur within 24 hours.
• D)Further evaluation is needed.

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