High-Risk Pregnancy and Newborn Adaptation · NCLEX Exam

How should a high-risk newborn be assessed for adaptation in the cardiovascular system in the first hour of life?

  1. Apical pulse alone, expecting it above 200 bpm
  2. Capillary refill, heart rate, blood pressure and murmurs
  3. Skin colour and peripheral pulses only, omitting rate
  4. Respiratory effort alone, without circulatory checks
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Correct answer: Capillary refill, heart rate, blood pressure and murmurs

Assessment of cardiovascular adaptation includes monitoring heart rate, capillary refill, blood pressure, and checking for murmurs.

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