Following delivery, a newborn has a thick dark green substance around its mouth. The newborn has a strong cry, peripheral cyanosis, and a pulse rate of 120 beats/min. You should:
A: use vigorous stimulation to increase the respiratory rate.
B: begin ventilatory assistance with a bag-mask device.
C: administer blow-by oxygen and continue your assessment.
D: suction the trachea using an endotracheal tube.
Answer: C: administer blow-by oxygen and continue your assessment.
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