During a respiratory assessment of an infant with respiratory distress syndrome,a sinking in the supraclavicular and intercostal areas of the thorax was noted with inspiration.This observation is documented as:
A) Grunting
B) Tachypnea
C) Retractions
D) Nasal flaring

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The sinking of supraclavicular and intercostal areas is termed retractions.
The symptoms describe retractions,not grunting.
The symptoms describe retractions,not tachypnea.
The symptoms describe retractions,not nasal flaring.

During a Respiratory Assessment of an Infant with Respiratory Distress