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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a newborn. Exhibits SELECT words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The client is at risk for developing ________ and ___________

    Explanation & Rationale

    Transient tachypnea of the newborn: The newborn's elevated respiratory rate and mild grunting are indicative of transient tachypnea, a condition where the baby breathes too fast due to retained lung fluid. Hypoglycemia: Newborns, especially those with higher birth weights, are at risk for hypoglycemia, which can be exacerbated by stress and increased energy expenditure due to rapid breathing.

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