When caring for the neonate immediately following delivery, the priority nursing diagnosis will be
a. risk for bleeding.
b. altered body temperature.
c. ineffective airway clearance.
d. risk for infection.
ANS: C
Ensuring that the airway remains open is the priority because if the airway does not remain patent, oxygenation will be impaired. Risk for bleeding, altered body temperature, and risk for infection are relevant but not priorities at this time.
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