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Growth & Development
An 8-day-old was admitted to the hospital with vomiting and dehydration. The newborn’s heart rate is 170, respiratory rate is 44, blood pressure is 85/52, and temperature is 99°F (37.2°C). What is the nurse’s best response to the parents who ask if the vital signs are normal?
Explanation
ExplanationA normal heart rate for a child from birth to 1 month is 90 to 160.
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