Following delivery of an infant, you suction, warm, and position the newborn. The infant is breathing, but has a pulse rate of 80 beats/min. After 30 seconds of positive-pressure ventilation, the heart rate remains at 80 beats/min. You should:
A: administer 0.5 to 1 g/kg of 10% dextrose via the umbilical vein.
B: begin chest compressions and perform endotracheal intubation.
C: administer 0.1 mg/kg of naloxone via the umbilical vein.
D: suction the newborn's mouth and nose again if needed.
Answer: D: suction the newborn's mouth and nose again if needed.
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