While assessing a 1-month-old infant, which finding should the nurse report immediately?
A. Abdominal respirations
B. Irregular breathing rate
C. Inspiratory grunt
D. Increased heart rate with crying
Answer: C: Inspiratory grunt
Inspiratory grunting is abnormal and may be a sign of respiratory distress in this infant.
A. Abdominal respirations
B. Irregular breathing rate
C. Inspiratory grunt
D. Increased heart rate with crying
Answer: C: Inspiratory grunt
Inspiratory grunting is abnormal and may be a sign of respiratory distress in this infant.
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