A neonate is born by emergency C/S because of fetal-maternal hemorrhage. At delivery, the infant fails to respond to the steps of resuscitation. The baby is displaying signs of shock. The appropriate intervention would be to administer:
a. epinephrine
b. sodium bicarb
c. volume expanders
Answer: c. volume expanders
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