A newborn's heart rate ranges from

a. 120 to 140 beats per minute (bpm).
b. 80 to 120 bpm.
c. 110 to 130 bpm.
d. 100 to 170 bpm.


ANS: D
The heart rate of a newborn can range from 100 to 170 bpm.

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