The nurse receives shift change report on infants born within the last 4 hours. Which newborn should the nurse assess first?

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A)Grunting respirations are an indication of respiratory distress. This infant needs further assessment and possibly immediate intervention. A normal respiratory rate is 30-60 breaths per minute. A normal pulse is 110-160 beats per minute. If a meconium stool is not passed within the first 24 hours, this would be cause for concern.
B)Grunting respirations are an indication of respiratory distress. This infant needs further assessment and possibly immediate intervention. A normal respiratory rate is 30-60 breaths per minute. A normal pulse is 110-160 beats per minute. If a meconium stool is not passed within the first 24 hours, this would be cause for concern.
C)Grunting respirations are an indication of respiratory distress. This infant needs further assessment and possibly immediate intervention. A normal respiratory rate is 30-60 breaths per minute. A normal pulse is 110-160 beats per minute. If a meconium stool is not passed within the first 24 hours, this would be cause for concern.
D)Grunting respirations are an indication of respiratory distress. This infant needs further assessment and possibly immediate intervention. A normal respiratory rate is 30-60 breaths per minute. A normal pulse is 110-160 beats per minute. If a meconium stool is not passed within the first 24 hours, this would be cause for concern.

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