The nurse is caring for a neonate in the NICU who was born o…
The nurse is caring for a neonate in the NICU who was born one hour ago. The mother was diagnosed with chorioamnionitis at the time of delivery. The newborn has poor tone, a weak cry, tachypnea, grunting, and retractions. After stabilizing the newborn with intravenous fluids and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), the nurse assists with a complete diagnostic evaluation, which includes (select all that apply)