A 2-day-old newborn is asleep, and the nurse assesses the apical pulse to be 88 beats/min. What would be the most appropriate nursing action based on this assessment finding?

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A heart rate of 88 beats/min is within the normal range for newborns, which is 80-180 beats/min. Therefore, there is no need to call the physician or administer oxygen. The finding should be documented for future reference. Placing the newborn under the radiant warmer is also not necessary as they are already asleep and their body temperature is likely within a normal range.

A 2-Day-Old Newborn Is Asleep, and the Nurse Assesses the Apical