A visual assessment of the newborn's respiratory system should include all of the following except
A) Chest symmetry
B) Respiratory rate and depth
C) Auscultation of lungs
D) Use of accessory muscles

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The chest symmetry, respiratory rate and depth, effort of breathing, and use of accessory muscles should be visualized when conducting a respiratory assessment. Auscultation of the lungs anteriorly and posteriorly is an important assessment to conduct, but it is not considered a visual assessment.

A Visual Assessment of the Newborn's Respiratory System Should Include