A nurse is assisting in the resuscitation of a newborn. The nurse would expect to stop resuscitation efforts when the newborn has no heartbeat and respiratory effort after which time frame?

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Resuscitation efforts in a newborn may be considered for discontinuation if there is no heart rate and no respiratory effort after 10 minutes of appropriate and continuous resuscitation efforts. This guideline is based on the understanding that the chances of achieving a successful outcome with good neurological function decrease significantly after this period.

A Nurse Is Assisting in the Resuscitation of a Newborn