Once the child is born, various procedures are performed on the infant, including foot printing, putting antibiotic ointment in the eyes to prevent infection, and giving the baby an injection of vitamin K to

a. increase the heart rate.
b. enhance independent breathing.
c. help the blood clot properly if the newborn bleeds.
d. induce sleep.


c

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