The nurse assesses a newborn infant at 1 and 5 minutes using the APGAR score. If the 1-minute score is between 4 and 8, which action should the nurse take?
a. Administer Narcan to counteract the narcotic the mother received during labor.
b. Begin resuscitation immediately.
c. Gently rub the infant's back and administer oxygen.
d. Proceed with normal newborn care because no special interventions are required.
C
The Apgar score of less than 6 indicates that the neonate is in distress. For scores low but above 6, the nurse can indicate simulation by gently rubbing the infant's back and administer oxygen.
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