Which of the following statements regarding an infant's vital signs is correct?

A. An infant's normal heart rate increases by 10 beats/min each month.
B. By 6 months of age, an infant's normal tidal volume is 2 to 4 mL/kg.
C. An infant's normal body temperature is typically higher than a preschooler's.
D. An infant's heart rate generally ranges between 70 and 110 beats/min.


Ans: C. An infant's normal body temperature is typically higher than a preschooler's.

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