Which Information Related to the Newborn's Developing Cardiovascular System Should

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which information related to the newborn's developing cardiovascular system should the nurse fully comprehend?

• A) The heart rate of a crying infant may rise to 120 beats per minute.
• B) Heart murmurs heard after the first few hours are a cause for concern.
• C) The point of maximal impulse (PMI)is often visible on the chest wall.
• D) Persistent bradycardia may indicate respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).

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