A nurse is caring for a newborn patient in the neonatal intensive care unit. She notified the physician because she was able to assess a:

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She notified the physician because she was able to assess a breathing pattern that is diaphragmatic with sternal retractions. The assessment result is indicative of respiratory distress; the expected pattern is abdominal with synchronous chest movement.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Newborn Patient in the Neonatal