What Should the Nurse Be Aware of with Regard to the Respiratory

question 15

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse be aware of with regard to the respiratory development of the newborn?

• A) The positive pressure created by crying aids in keeping the alveoli open.
• B) Newborns must expel the fluid from the respiratory system within a few minutes of birth.
• C) Newborns are instinctive mouth breathers.
• D) Seesaw respirations are no cause for concern in the first hour after birth.

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Definitions:

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"Reasoning from specific observations to make generalizations."

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Reasoning from a general case that is known to be true to a specific instance.

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A form of reasoning that begins with observations and seeks to find the simplest and most likely explanation.

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