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CASE STUDY - Subject: Prematurity Topics: Respiratory distress


History: Baby boy Isaac has just been born. He is estimated to be 34 weeks’ gestation by the Last Menstrual Period (LMP). He was born to a G1 now P1 mother who received 4 antenatal visits before delivery. Her antenatal labs were unremarkable for infection. Spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) after 10 hours of labor, spontaneous rupture of membranes 1 hour before delivery. He is admitted to the neonatal unit 1 hour after birth and is placed on a warmer. Vital signs: temperature 36 C, heart rate 156 bpm, respirations 80 bpm. The pulse oximetry result was 88%. He is actively moving all extremities, nasal flaring is noted, and intercostal and substernal retractions are noted.


Please Answer:

1. What nursing care would you provide for this neonate?

2. How do you manage this case in your facility?

3. What do you say to the family


*Please answer and discuss in the comments below:



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