Which of the following statements regarding a newborn's initial respiratory effort is correct?
A. Tactile stimulation should be provided until an apneic newborn begins to breathe.
B. Drying and suctioning the newborn rarely initiates effective respiratory effort
C. Inadequate respiratory effort may be managed with brief tactile stimulation.
D. The normal respiratory rate for a newborn is between 50 and 70 breaths/min.
Ans: D. The normal respiratory rate for a newborn is between 50 and 70 breaths/min.
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