The set of abnormal neonatal vital signs that should be reported is:
a. Temperature 96.2; heart rate100; respiration 40; blood pressure 80/44
b. Temperature 98; heart rate 160; respiration 34; blood pressure 78/50
c. Temperature 98.6; heart rate 150; respiration 50; blood pressure 82/48
d. Temperature 99.2; heart rate 132; respiration 40; blood pressure 80/46
A
The low neonatal temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure are abnormal and should be reported. Low temperatures in a neonate are indicators of infection.
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