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kellyjaisingh

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The nurse checks the vital signs of an infant in the NICU and finds all normal readings. Which of the following is the average range of pulse or respiration for an infant?
 
  A) Pulse: 80 to 180
  B) Pulse: 60 to 90
  C) 17 to 22 bpm
  D) 15 to 20 bpm

Question 2

A nurse is asked to apply antiembolism stockings to a client following surgery. What
  important criteria should the nurse keep in mind before applying antiembolism
  stockings?
 
  A) Standard size of stocking should be used
  B) The client should be lying down for at least 5 minutes
  C) The client should be sitting in a chair for at least 15 minutes
  D) The leg length and thigh or calf needs to be measured.


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yasmina

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
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The average pulse for an infant is 80 to 180 . The average pulse for an adolescent is 60 to 90 . The average beats per minute for an infant is 20 to 40, and for an adolescent is 15 to 20.

Answer to Question 2

D


kellyjaisingh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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