Shortly after a cesarean birth, a newborn begins to exhibit difficulty breathing. Nasal flaring and slight retractions are noted. The newborn is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for closer observation, with a diagnosis of transient tachypnea (TTN). The parents are notified and become anxious because they have no idea what this means in terms of medical condition. The best action that the nurse can take at this time is to:

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The clinical diagnosis of TTN has been established, and the nurse should provide factual information relative to the clinical condition. The RN should be able to provide information to clarify the parents' concern. Telling someone not to worry usually has the opposite effect in terms of a medical crisis. Facilitating an interaction with the newborn and parents may help ease anxiety but does not address the parents' knowledge deficit.

Shortly After a Cesarean Birth, a Newborn Begins to Exhibit