An abbreviated systematic physical assessment of the newborn is performed by the nurse in the birthing area to detect any abnormalities. Normal findings would include which of the following?
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A normal newborn should have a respiration rate of 30-60 breaths per minute, a temperature above 36.5°C (97.8°F), and sole creases that involve the heel. The skin color should not be blue, and the umbilical cord should have two arteries and one vein, not two veins and one artery.

An Abbreviated Systematic Physical Assessment of the Newborn Is Performed