The heart rate of a newborn infant should be determined by:
A. auscultation of the apical pulse.
B. gentle palpation of the carotid artery.
C. auscultation of the carotid artery.
D. palpation of the radial artery.
A
The infant's heart rate is assessed by auscultation of the apical pulse.
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Reason patient presents for medical visit
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