Question 4 of 15
The LPN/LVN is assisting in the newborn nursery. The LPN/LVN is aware the transition from maternal/placental blood flow to respiratory blood flow is
dependent on the newborn's ability to close the fetal shunts. Which maximum time frame for this process would be considered normal?
Within minutes of birth
Within the first several months
Within the first year after birth
Within the first 3 years of life