Which nursing intervention should be immediately performed after the forceps-assisted birth of an infant?
a. Assessing the infant for signs of trauma
b. Administering prophylactic antibiotic agents to the infant
c. Applying a cold pack to the infant's scalp
d. Measuring the circumference of the infant's head
Answer: a. Assessing the infant for signs of trauma
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