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anjilletteb

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The nurse has assessed a newborn's respiratory rate one hour after birth. Which of the following respiratory rates would require further action by the nurse?
 
  A. 60 breaths per minute
   B. 35 breaths per minute
   C. 55 breaths per minute
   D. 25 breaths per minute

Question 2

A two-day-old newborn is asleep, and the nurse assesses the apical pulse to be 88 breaths per minute (bpm). What would be the most appropriate nursing action based on this assessment finding?
 
  A. Call the physician.
   B. Administer oxygen.
   C. Document the finding.
   D. Place the newborn under the radiant warmer.


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macagn

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


anjilletteb

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

kjohnson

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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