With Regard to the Newborn's Developing Cardiovascular System,nurses Should Be

question 11

Multiple Choice

With regard to the newborn's developing cardiovascular system,nurses should be aware that:

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

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