A high-risk newborn born at 34 weeks’ gestation with signs o…
A high-risk newborn born at 34 weeks’ gestation with signs of respiratory distress including nasal flaring, grunting, and tachypnea is admitted to the NICU. Based on the assessment data and clinical presentation, which nursing interventions should be prioritized to manage this newborn’s respiratory distress and prevent complications? (Select all that apply)
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A nurse is caring for a newborn who was born at 37 weeks of gestation and is 12 hr old.Vital SignsRespirations: 90/minHeart rate: 162 /minBP: 70/45 mm HgTemperature: 37.5° C (99.5° F)Oxygen saturation: 92%Nurse’s NotesNewborn is experiencing tachypnea, grunting, nasal flaring, and substernal retractions. Acrocyanosis noted on extremities bilaterally.Diagnostic ResultsBlood glucose level: 40 mg/dL (30 to 60 mg/dL)Bilirubin level: 4 mg/dL (1.0 to 12.0 mg/dL)pH: 7.30 (7.32-7.45)PaO2: 60 mm Hg (60 to 80 mm Hg)PaCO2: 32 mm Hg (40 to 50 mm Hg)HCO-3 17 mEq/L (16 to 24 mEq/L)
Read DetailsThe password for your online exam is: water3The link for the…
The password for your online exam is: water3The link for the online exam is in the Step 1 folder and you should have opened it in a new tab before you begin this test.Instructions:Before you begin your exam, hold up all sheets of paper you will be using to the camera to show that there is nothing written on it. If your instructor allows the use of formula sheets or a handheld calculator, please hold these up to the camera as well.Enter the password found above into the online exam tab open in Step 1 and complete the exam. Once completed, hold up each completed sheet of paper to the camera.Answer the True/False question below and proceed to the next question.DO NOT SUBMIT OR CLOSE YOUR TEST before answering all the questions.Question:I have completed and submitted my online exam and I have held up all my sheets of paper (front and back) to record an image of them on the camera.
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