A nurse is performing an assessment on a newborn. Which vital signs indicate a normal finding for this age group? Select all that apply
a. Pulse of 80–125 a minute
b. B/P of systolic 65–95 and diastolic 30–60
c. Temperature of 36.5–37.3 Celsius (axillary)
d. Temperature of 36.4–37 Celsius (axillary)
e. Respirations of 30–60 a minute
B, C, E
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Correct The normal vital signs for a newborn are temperature 36.5 to 37.3 Celsius
(axillary), pulse rate of 120–160 a minute, respiratory rate of 30–60 a
minute, systolic B/P of 65–95, and diastolic B/P of 30–62 . A temperature
of 36.4–37 Celsius is normal for an older child. A pulse rate of 80–125 is
normal for a 4-year-old child.
Incorrect A pulse rate of 80–125 per minute and temperature of 36.4–37° C are both
too low for a well-newborn.
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