While in utero, the fetus passes meconium. Based on this assessment, which nursing diagnosis takes priority for the newborn at birth?

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While in utero, the fetus passes meconium. Based on this assessment, which nursing diagnosis takes priority for the newborn at birth?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The fetus passing meconium in utero indicates a high-risk labor and birth scenario, increasing the likelihood of meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). Therefore, the priority nursing diagnosis is the risk for aspiration related to retained secretions, as airway complications take precedence in terms of nursing diagnosis and medical management.

Question 2 of 5

The MOST consistent clinical manifestation of pneumonia is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The MOST common complaint in patients with bronchiectasis is:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

All the following inhalation therapies in cystic fibrosis are true EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Pathologic findings of pulmonary hemosiderosis in association with cow's milk include all the following EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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