Friday, December 22, 2017

While assessing a 1-month-old infant, which finding should the nurse report immediately.. Inspiratory grunt



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.