A Preterm Newborn of 36 Weeks of Gestation Is Admitted

question 39

Multiple Choice

A preterm newborn of 36 weeks of gestation is admitted to the NICU. Approximately 2 hours after birth, the newborn begins having difficulty breathing, with grunting, tachypnea, and nasal flaring. Which is important for the nurse to recognize?

• 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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