The Nurse Is Assessing a Newborn

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a newborn. Which of the following findings, if observed by the nurse, should be a cause of concern?

A) Blood pressure difference between the upper arms and thighs is wide
B) A newborn with an apical heart rate of 170 beats per minute when crying
C) Symmetric blue or cyanotic discoloration of the feet and hands
D) Brief periods of apnea during sleep