When caring for a newborn several hours after birth, what would the nurse assess as a normal newborn's respiratory rate?
A) 12 to 16 breaths/min
B) 16 to 20 breaths/min
C) 20 to 30 breaths/min
D) 30 to 60 breaths/min
D
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The respiratory rate of a newborn in the first few minutes of life may be as high as 80 breaths/min. Because respiratory activity is established and maintained over the next hour, this rate will settle to an average of 30 to 60 breaths/min. Respiration rates less than 30 breaths/min should be reported to the health care provider for evaluation.
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