While assessing the newborn,the nurse should be aware that the average expected apical pulse range of a full-term,quiet,alert newborn is:
A) 80 to 100 beats/min.
B) 100 to 120 beats/min.
C) 120 to 160 beats/min.
D) 150 to 180 beats/min.

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The average infant heart rate while awake is 120 to 160 beats/min.The newborn's heart rate may be about 85 to 100 beats/min while sleeping.The infant's heart rate typically is a bit higher when alert but quiet.A heart rate of 150 to 180 beats/min is typical when the infant cries.

While Assessing the Newborn,the Nurse Should Be Aware That the Average