With Regard to the Respiratory Development of the Newborn,nurses Should

question 47

Multiple Choice

With regard to the respiratory development of the newborn,nurses should be aware that:

• A)The first gasping breath is an exaggerated respiratory reaction within 1 minute of birth.
• 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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