Situation: Baby K, a 6 hour old newborn is admitted to the NICU due to low Apgar score. His mother had a prolonged second stage of labor.

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Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in a newborn with birth asphyxia?



a. Acidosis
b. Hypoxemia
c. Hypocarbia
d. Ketosis






Answer:
a. Acidosis