A Nurse Takes a Newborn's Initial Set of Vital Signs

question 53

Multiple Choice

A nurse takes a newborn's initial set of vital signs and records the following: Temperature: 97.9°F (36.6C) ,pulse: 198 beats/minute,respirations: 78 breaths/minute,blood pressure: 64/44 mm Hg.What does the nurse conclude about this infant?

• A) Hypotensive: needs IV fluid administration
• B) Hypothermic: needs to be put in an incubator
• C) Tachycardic: take pulse again when baby is not crying
• D) Tachypneic: suction if needed, administer oxygen per protocol

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