Signs of infant respiratory distress that indicate a potential need for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) include which of the following?
1) Cyanosis
2) Radiograph indicating hyaline membrane disease or respiratory distress syndrome
3) Grunting
4) Severe retractions

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All listed signs (cyanosis, radiograph indicating hyaline membrane disease or respiratory distress syndrome, grunting, severe retractions) are indicators of infant respiratory distress that may necessitate the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to support breathing.

Signs of Infant Respiratory Distress That Indicate a Potential Need