The nurse is assessing a full-term African American newborn who is 18 hours old. Which assessment finding would the nurse document as normal for this newborn?

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A normal heart rate for a full-term infant is between 110-160. Option A is incorrect because lethargy is not a normal finding and can indicate a problem. Option C is incorrect because bulging of the precordium can indicate cardiac issues. Option D is incorrect because pale conjunctiva can indicate anemia. Therefore, the best choice is B as it falls within the normal range for a newborn's heart rate.

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