单选题 Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that a neonate with an infection is developing septic shock?
A. Axillary temperature is 99.8°F?(37.7℃).
B. Blood pressure is 45/25 mmHg.
C. Heart rate during sleep is 205 beats per minute.
D. Respiratory rate while awake is 32 breaths per minute.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】A sleeping heart rate of 205 bpm is above the normal 200 bpm for this age. Increased heart rate is an early indication of ensuing septic shock.