Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in a newborn who develops sepsis?
A) Increased urinary output
B) Interest in feeding
C) Temperature instability
D) Wakefulness
C
Response:
Manifestations of sepsis are typically nonspecific and may include hypothermia (temperature instability), oliguria or anuria, lack of interest in feeding, and lethargy.
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