While Assessing the Newborn,the Nurse Should Be Aware That the Average

question 25

Multiple Choice

While assessing the newborn,the nurse should be aware that the average expected apical pulse range of a full-term,quiet,alert newborn is:

• A) 80 to 100 beats/min.
• B) 100 to 120 beats/min.
• C) 120 to 160 beats/min.
• D) 150 to 180 beats/min.

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