Vigorous or deep oropharyngeal suctioning of the newborn immediately following birth may result in:

A. decreased inotropy and hypotension.
B. vagal-induced bradycardia and apnea.
C. marked tachypnea with labored breathing.
D. increased sympathetic tone and tachycardia.


Answer: B. vagal-induced bradycardia and apnea.

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