A newborn's heart rate should normally be:

a. 80–100 at birth, speeding to 140–160 thereafter.
b. 150–180 at birth, slowing to 130–140 thereafter.
c. 170–190 at birth, slowing to 80–100 thereafter.
d. 60–80 at birth, speeding to 150–180 thereafter.


b

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