The nurse is assessing a premature newborn who is being care for in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU).Which assessment finding indicates the newborn is experiencing respiratory distress?

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A) A premature newborn who is experiencing retraction may indicate respiratory distress. Acrocynosis, a respiratory rate of 58 breaths per minute, and abdominal breathing are considered a normal assessment findings in the premature newborn.
B) A premature newborn who is experiencing retraction may indicate respiratory distress. Acrocynosis, a respiratory rate of 58 breaths per minute, and abdominal breathing are considered a normal assessment findings in the premature newborn.
C) A premature newborn who is experiencing retraction may indicate respiratory distress. Acrocynosis, a respiratory rate of 58 breaths per minute, and abdominal breathing are considered a normal assessment findings in the premature newborn.
D) A premature newborn who is experiencing retraction may indicate respiratory distress. Acrocynosis, a respiratory rate of 58 breaths per minute, and abdominal breathing are considered a normal assessment findings in the premature newborn.

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