A postterm baby is born,and the nurse notes that the baby has dirty-looking skin and nails.The baby has moderate respiratory distress with rales and rhonchi noted.What nursing care does the nurse anticipate providing for this infant?

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This baby has a "dirty" appearance because he or she was born in meconium-stained amniotic fluid,and the respiratory manifestations signal meconium aspiration syndrome.To improve oxygenation,treatment often involves CPAP.Less invasive means of providing oxygen (the hood)are usually not adequate.Chest physiotherapy is usually done every 3 to 4 hours.Sleeping and feeding in an upright position is helpful for GERD.

A Postterm Baby Is Born,and the Nurse Notes That the Baby