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DyllonKazuo

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is measuring the vital signs of a full-term newborn. Which finding is abnormal?
 
  a. An axillary temperature of 36.6  C (98  F)
  b. An apical pulse rate of 178 beats/min
  c. Respirations of 35 breaths/min
  d. Blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a newborn who is being breastfed. What will the nurse expect the stool color to be 2 days after birth?
 
  a. Yellow
  b. Brown
  c. Greenish brown
  d. Black and tarry


irishcancer18

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The normal range for a newborn's pulse rate is 110 to 160 beats/min. A pulse rate outside of this range should be reported.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The stool of a breastfed infant is bright yellow, soft, and pasty.


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DyllonKazuo

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
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