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    Ati Lpn Paediatrics (Nursing Care Of Newborn) Proctored Exam

    A nurse is collecting data from a 1-month-old infant who has just undergone a hernia repair. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale:A) An axillary temperature of 37.4°C (99.3°F) is within the normal range for an infant.B) An apical pulse of 155/min is within the normal range for a 1-month-old infant.C) A respiratory rate of 40/min is within the normal range for an infant.D) A blood pressure of 64/40 mm Hg is abnormally low blood pressure for an infant and could indicate shock, dehydration, or infection. The nurse should report this finding to the provider immediately and monitor the infant's vital signs closely.

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