A respiratory therapist is performing a physical exam on a neonate weighing 1000 grams. The infant's systolic blood pressure is 34 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure is 14 mm Hg. What is the blood pressure of this neonate?
A) lower than normal range
B) higher than normal range
C) Blood pressure measurement is not part of the neonatal physical exam.
D) within normal range
A
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