When Assessing a Neonate, Which of the Following Would Deserve

question 29

Multiple Choice

When assessing a neonate, which of the following would deserve closer investigation?

• A) Intermittent crying
• B) Temperature of 99.6∘F
• C) Heart rate of 92 beats per minute
• D) Respirations of 40 per minute

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Definitions:

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Sexual Reproduction

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Alpha Proteobacteria

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