In assessing a newborn, the nurse notices a large amount of fine, frothy bubbles of mucus in the mouth. Even then the nurse suctions the bubbles, they soon return. The baby has a rattling sound to the respirations and has a choking episode and becomes a little cyanotic. Which of the following conditions will the nurse suspect?

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The symptoms described, such as a large amount of fine, frothy bubbles of mucus in the mouth, a rattling sound to the respirations, and episodes of choking and cyanosis, are indicative of esophageal atresia. This condition involves a malformation where the esophagus does not form properly and is not connected to the stomach as it should be, leading to difficulty swallowing and breathing issues.

In Assessing a Newborn, the Nurse Notices a Large Amount