2.    The most critical adjustment that a newborn must make at birth is the establishment of respir

2.    The most critical adjustment that a newborn must make at birth is the establishment of respirations. List and explain the factors that are responsible for the initiation of breathing after birth. Secondly list the signs and symptoms the newborn is in respiratory distress  3.    Apgar scoring is a method of newborn assessment used in the immediate post-birth period, at 1 and 5 minutes. Indicate the Apgar score and the interpretation for each of the following newborns.  a.     Baby Boy Smith at 1 minute after birthHeart rate: 160 beats/minuteRespiratory effort: good, crying vigorouslyMuscle tone: active movement, well flexedReflex irritability: cries with stimulus to soles of feetColor: body pink, feet and hands cyanoticScore_______/Interpretation: b.    Baby Girl Doe at 5 minutes after birthHeart rate: 102 beat/minuteRespiratory effort: slow, irregular with weak cryMuscle tone: some flexion of extremitiesReflex irritability: grimace with stimulus to soles of feetColor: paleScore______/Interpretation: 4.    In chapter 14 several selected nursing diagnosis/concern Please describe 3 nursing diagnoses/concerns, include expected outcome for each diagnosis and treatments/interventions to ensure the best possible outcome for the newborn. a.     Nursing Diagnosis/Concern                                              I.         Expected Outcome                                            II.         Treatment/Intervention b.    Nursing Diagnosis/Concern                                              I.         Expect Outcome                                            II.         Treatment/Intervention c.     Nursing Diagnosis/Concern                                              I.         Expect Outcome                                            II.         Treatment/Intervention 5.    Describe how to perform an infant bath. Include considerations such as safety, skin products, heat loss, and family involvement.   Health Science Science Nursing NURS 2460 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)