When Assessing a Newborn Infant Who Is 5 Minutes Old,the

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Multiple Choice

When assessing a newborn infant who is 5 minutes old,the nurse knows which of these statements to be true?

• A)The left ventricle is larger and weighs more than the right ventricle.
• B)The circulation of a newborn is identical to that of an adult.
• C)Blood can flow into the left side of the heart through an opening in the atrial septum.
• D)The foramen ovale closes just minutes before birth, and the ductus arteriosus closes immediately after.

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Definitions:

Cups

Commonly used household items that serve as containers for drinking liquids.

Improper Fraction

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, representing a value greater than or equal to one.

Numerator

The top number in a fraction, indicating how many parts of a whole are being considered.

Tablespoon

A unit of measure used in cooking, equivalent to approximately 15 milliliters.