Which behaviors in newborns would support the possibility of shock?
a. Decreased heart rate variability
b. Temperature instability
c. Hyperalertness
d. Increased muscle tone
e. Hypoglycemia
Ans:
a. Decreased heart rate variability
b. Temperature instability
e. Hypoglycemia
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