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The Newborn Has Been Diagnosed with Sepsis

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The newborn has been diagnosed with sepsis. What indications would lead the nurse to suspect this condition?


A) Respiratory distress syndrome developed 48 hours after birth.
B) Temperature of 97.0°F two hours after warming the infant from 97.4°F
C) Irritability and flushing of the skin at 8 hours of age
D) Bradycardia and tachypnea develop when the infant is 36 hours old.

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