9C – The NICU nurse is taking care of a 1-week-old baby boy….
9C – The NICU nurse is taking care of a 1-week-old baby boy. The baby’s mom is concerned about their child’s breathing. They say, “he is only breathing through his nose and at times his breathing seems irregular.” The nurse assesses the baby and finds his O2 sats are 97% with a respiratory rate of 40. The nurse should: