The Perinatal Nurse Notes That a Newborn's Respiratory Rate Is

The perinatal nurse notes that a newborn's respiratory rate is 68 breaths/minute.What actions by the nurse are appropriate?

A) Auscultating all lung fields (anterior and posterior)
B) Documenting the infant's chest measurement
C) Inspecting chest for skin color and retractions
D) Notifying the physician of the assessment findings
E) Withholding oral feedings while the infant is tachypneic

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