A nurse is performing an assessment on a newborn. Which vital signs indicate a normal finding for this age group? Select all that apply
a. Pulse of 80 to 125 a minute
b. B/P of systolic 65 to 95 and diastolic 30 to 60
c. Temperature of 36.5° to 37.3° Celsius (axillary)
d. Temperature of 36.4° to 37° Celsius (axillary)
e. Respirations of 30 to 60 a minute
B, C, E
The normal vital signs for a newborn are temperature 36.5° to 37.3° Celsius (axillary), pulse rate of 120 to 160 a minute, respiratory rate of 30 to 60 a minute, systolic B/P of 65 to 95, and diastolic B/P of 30 to 62 . A temperature of 36.4° to 37° Celsius is normal for an older child. A pulse rate of 80 to 125 is normal for a 4-year-old child.
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