CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

A baby suddenly develops a Pneumothorax. What is imperative for Nurse Ellen to recognize?
  1. Cool skin.
  2. Mottled appearance.
  3. Hypotension, uneven diminished breath sounds
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - For a baby who suddenly develops a Pneumothorax, the nurse would recognize cool skin, mottled appearance, hypotension and uneven diminished breath sounds for the baby. A CXR is ordered to confirm diagnosis.
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