The nurse takes the temperature of a newborn and gets a reading of 37.7 degrees C (99.6 degrees F). The nurse interprets this temperature as:

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The normal temperature range for a newborn is approximately 36.5°C to 37.5°C (97.7°F to 99.5°F). A temperature of 37.7°C (99.6°F) is slightly above this range but can still be considered normal, especially considering factors like environmental temperature or recent activity. It does not indicate a fever or an abnormally high temperature for a newborn.

The Nurse Takes the Temperature of a Newborn and Gets