A nurse is analyzing assessment findings on four different newborns.Which assessment finding on a newborn might suggest a congenital heart defect?

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Cyanosis of the buccal membranes may suggest a congenital heart defect, as it indicates poor oxygenation in the blood. Acrocyanosis, a bluish discoloration of the hands and feet, is a common finding in newborns and is not necessarily indicative of a heart defect. An apical heart rate of 140 beats per minute and a respiratory rate of 40 are within normal limits for a newborn.

A Nurse Is Analyzing Assessment Findings on Four Different Newborns