A 4-Month-Old Child Is at the Clinic for a Well-Baby

question 1

Multiple Choice

A 4-month-old child is at the clinic for a well-baby checkup and immunizations.Which of these actions is most appropriate when the nurse is assessing an infant's vital signs?

• A)The infant's radial pulse should be palpated, and the nurse should observe any fluctuations resulting from activity or exercise.
• B)The nurse should auscultate an apical rate for 1 minute and then assess for any normal irregularities, such as sinus arrhythmia.
• C)The infant's blood pressure should be assessed by using a stethoscope with a large diaphragm piece to hear soft, muffled Korotkoff's sounds.
• D)The infant's chest should be observed and the respiratory rate counted for 1 minute; the respiratory pattern may vary significantly.

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