The nurse is caring for a preterm newborn with nasal flaring, grunting, and sternal retractions. After, administering surfactant, which assessment is the MOST important for the nurse to monitor? A. Arterial blood gases B. Breath sound C. Oxygen saturation D. Respiratory rate

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The nurse is caring for a preterm newborn with nasal flaring, grunting, and sternal retractions. After, administering surfactant, which assessment is the MOST important for the nurse to monitor?

A. Arterial blood gases

B. Breath sound

C. Oxygen saturation

D. Respiratory rate

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