The heart rate of the newly born should be assessed by palpating
A) the carotid pulse.
B) the femoral pulse.
c) the umbilical pulse.
D) the brachial pulse.
Ans: c) the umbilical pulse.
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The nurse is planning a presentation for nursing assistants on caring for older patients. Which criteria should the nurse include when explaining frailty? Select all that apply.
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