The nurse is caring for a 3-week-old boy born at 29 weeks of gestation.While taking vital signs and changing his diaper after stooling,the nurse observes his color is pink but slightly mottled,his arms and legs are limp and extended,he has the hiccups,his respirations are deep and rapid,and his heart rate is regular and rapid.The nurse should recognize these behaviors as signs of what?

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These are signs of stress or fatigue in a newborn.Neonatal seizures usually have some type of repetitive movement,from twitching to rhythmic jerking movements.The behavior of a preterm infant may be inactive and listless.Respiratory distress is exhibited by retractions and nasal flaring.

The Nurse Is Caring for a 3-Week-Old Boy Born at 29