You have just delivered a full-term infant. His respirations are rapid and irregular, and he has a strong cry. What should you do next?

A. Allow the mother to hold her baby.
B. Clamp and cut the umbilical cord.
C. Assess the brachial or umbilical pulse.
D. Begin assisting the newborn's breathing.


Answer: C. Assess the brachial or umbilical pulse.

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