What respiratory rate is within the normal range for a healthy term newborn at rest?
Correct answer: B. 30 to 60 breaths per minute
- A. 20 to 30 breaths per minute
- B. 30 to 60 breaths per minute
- C. 60 to 80 breaths per minute
- D. 80 to 100 breaths per minute
Explanation
A healthy term newborn usually breathes 30 to 60 times per minute at rest. A persistent rate above 60, especially with grunting or retractions, suggests respiratory distress rather than normal newborn breathing.
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