NCLEX Maternal Newborn

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A baby boy was born at 2:45 A.M. after a 35-week gestation. He weighed 1170 g. Upon admission to the premature nursery, he had slight respiratory distress, nasal flaring, grunting, intercostal retractions, and slight cyanosis. Apgar score at one minute was 4, and at five minutes, it was 6. Apical pulse is 164, respirations are 44, and axillary temperature is 96Â°F. What was the most likely cause of the baby's cyanosis?

A. Increased serum concentration of bilirubin B. Inadequate oxygenation of arterial blood C. Excessive number of red cells D. Lack of subcutaneous fatty tissue

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cyanosis in a preterm infant with respiratory distress is due to inadequate oxygenation from immature lungs.

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