When assessing the newborn's heart rate, which of the following ranges would be considered normal if the newborn were asleep?
a. 80 beats per minute.
b. 100 beats per minute.
c. 120 beats per minute.
d. 140 beats per minute.
b
The normal heart rate for a newborn that is sleeping
is approximately 100 beats per minute. If the newborn is
awake, the normal heart rate would range from 120 to 160
beats per minute.
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