The nurse is caring for a newborn with suspected congenital diaphragmatic hernia.What of the following findings would the nurse expect to observe?

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Clinical manifestations of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia include a scaphoid abdomen,a mediastinal shift,and moderate to severe respiratory distress.The infant would not have a harsh,loud murmur or poor peripheral pulses.Inguinal swelling is indicative of an inguinal hernia.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Newborn with Suspected Congenital