A nurse explains to new parents that their newborn has developed respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The nurse bases this assessment on all of the following data except:

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While a respiratory rate of 40 during sleep may be a sign of respiratory distress, it is not specific to RDS and can be present in other respiratory conditions. The presence of grunting respirations, nasal flaring, and chest retractions are all classic signs of RDS.

A Nurse Explains to New Parents That Their Newborn Has