The nurse is measuring the vital signs of a full-term newborn. Which finding is abnormal?
a. An axillary temperature of 36.6 ° C (98 ° F)
b. An apical pulse rate of 178 beats/min
c. Respirations of 35 breaths/min
d. Blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg
ANS: B
The normal range for a newborn's pulse rate is 110 to 160 beats/min. A pulse rate outside of this range should be reported.
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