When taking a newborn's pulse by the brachial pulse, you should count the heart rate for ___________ to estimate the beats per minute.

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When taking a newborn's pulse by the brachial pulse, you should count the heart rate for 6 seconds and multiply by 10 to estimate the beats per minute. This is because the heart rate of a newborn is typically much faster than that of an adult, so a shorter counting period is necessary to get an accurate estimate.

When Taking a Newborn's Pulse by the Brachial Pulse, You