Which information related to the newborn's developing cardiovascular system should the nurse fully comprehend?
A) The heart rate of a crying infant may rise to 120 beats per minute.
B) Heart murmurs heard after the first few hours are a cause for concern.
C) The point of maximal impulse (PMI)is often visible on the chest wall.
D) Persistent bradycardia may indicate respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).

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The point of maximal impulse (PMI) is often visible on the chest wall in newborns due to their thin chest wall and the position of the heart.

Which Information Related to the Newborn's Developing Cardiovascular System Should