During the Assessment of a Newborn Within Hours After Birth

question 4

Multiple Choice

During the assessment of a newborn within hours after birth, a nurse determines which finding as abnormal?

• A) Capillary refill time of less than 1 second
• B) Apical pulse felt at the second intercostal space
• C) Splitting of heart sounds
• D) Cyanosis of the hands and feet

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