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Your Friend Has Asked You to Check on Her Two

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Your friend has asked you to check on her two month old girl, who is asleep. The baby has a breathing rate of 40 breaths per minute and a heart rate of 130 beats per minute. The baby continues to sleep while you remove the baby's blanket, touch her arms, legs, and chest and then pick her up. You should


A) check on the baby every few hours to make sure she is still asleep and alright.
B) call for emergency treatment because you believe the baby may be in a medical crisis.
C) identify the baby's signs and symptoms as normal for her age and tell your friend not to worry.
D) suggest that the baby's pediatrician is called in the morning in case she has a cold.

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