Assessment indicates that a term newborn's respiratory rate is 38 breaths per minute and his heart rate is 80 beats per minute after administration of supplemental blow-by oxygen. The EMT should:

A) Administer high-concentration oxygen via a pediatric nonrebreather mask
B) Start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen
C) Continue to monitor the baby for another 30 seconds
D) Start chest compressions at a rate of 120 compressions per minute


B) Start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen

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