The nurse performs nasal and oral suctioning of a newborn immediately after birth. What is the reason for this nursing intervention?
A. To stimulate respiration
B. Assist in stimulating cardiac activity
C. Removal of fluid from the lungs
D. To increase pulmonary blood flow
Answer: A. To stimulate respiration
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