An infant with tetralogy of Fallot becomes acutely cyanotic and hyperpneic. Whichaction should the nurse implement first?
A. Administer morphine sulphate.
B. Start IV fluids.
C. Place the infant in a knee-chest position
D. Provide 100% oxygen by face mask
Answer: C. Place the infant in a knee-chest position
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