Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Practice
A nurse is assessing a newborn who was delivered 6 hours ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A respiratory rate of 70/min in a newborn is above the expected range and may indicate respiratory distress, which should be reported to the provider. Choice B, vernix caseosa covering the skin, is a normal finding in newborns and does not require reporting. Choice C, milia on the bridge of the nose, is also a common finding in newborns and does not require immediate reporting. Choice D, acrocyanosis of the extremities, is a common finding within the first few hours of life in newborns and typically resolves on its own, so it does not need to be reported.