It is important for the nurse to remember that when performing neonatal resuscitation, the priority action should be to
a. Suction the mouth and nose.
b. Stimulate the infant by rubbing the back.
c. Perform the Apgar test.
d. Dry the infant and position the head.
D
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A The neonate is not breathing, so drying the neonate to prevent heat loss and
positioning the neonate takes priority over the suctioning.
B Stimulating the infant is a step in the process, but not the first action.
C The Apgar can be delayed until steps have been taken to initiate breathing. By
assessing the lack of breathing, some of the Apgar has already been completed.
D Drying the infant to prevent heat loss is the first action. It is followed by
positioning to open the airway.
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