A Newborn Is Diagnosed with Sepsis

question 16

Multiple Choice

A newborn is diagnosed with sepsis. What finding should the nurse use to suspect this health problem?

• A) Irritability and flushing of the skin at 8 hours of age
• B) Respiratory distress syndrome developed 48 hours after birth
• C) Bradycardia and tachypnea develop when the infant is 36 hours old
• D) Temperature of 97.0°F 2 hours after warming the infant from 97.4°F

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