The nurse is caring for a newborn 30 minutes after birth. After assessing respiratory function, the nurse would report which findings as abnormal?
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Periodic breathing with pauses of 25 seconds, grunting on expiration, and nasal flaring are abnormal findings in a newborn and may indicate respiratory distress or an underlying problem. A respiratory rate of 66 breaths per minute is within the normal range for a newborn (30-60 breaths per minute), and synchronous chest and abdomen movements are a normal finding, indicating effective breathing.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Newborn 30 Minutes After