Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Full-length
The nurse in the newborn nursery receives report from the previous shift. Which of the following infants should the nurse see FIRST?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A heart rate of 185 bpm indicates tachycardia (normal 120ÔÇô160 bpm), suggesting distress or dehydration, requiring immediate assessment. Options B, C, and D are less urgent or normal.