A baby was born via a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery  (…

A baby was born via a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery  (NSVD), the heart rate was 120, the baby cried right away at birth, the baby had slightly floppy muscle tone but had flexion of extremities, the hands and feet were blue and the baby had a strong cry when stimulated by tapping on their feet.  The nurse gathered the above data to assist with what assessment?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an exacerbati…

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an exacerbation of end stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  Vitals signs at rest are: B/P 150/78 AP 94 R 26 O2 sat 91% on 3L of O2 Following ambulation to the bathroom in the room vital signs are:   B/P 154/ 84 AP 100 R 30 O2 sat 88% on 3L of O2 Which intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to implement at this time?