You have delivered a full-term baby at the residence of a 30-year-old female. During your assessment of the infant, you note that it is pulseless and apneic, has a foul odor, and skin blisters. This situation is MOST appropriately managed by:

A. initiating full resuscitative efforts and notifying the hospital of the situation.
B. performing the initial steps of resuscitation only for the sake of the mother.
C. contacting medical control and requesting permission to attempt resuscitation.
D. not attempting resuscitation and providing emotional support to the mother


Answer: D. not attempting resuscitation and providing emotional support to the mother

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