After administering 30 seconds of free-flow oxygen to a newborn with central cyanosis, you note that the cyanosis is not improving. You should:
A. insert an oral airway and continue the free-flow oxygen.
B. perform positive-pressure ventilation with 100% oxygen.
C. continue the free-flow oxygen for 30 seconds and reassess.
D. increase the oxygen flow rate to 10 L/min and reassess
Answer: B. perform positive-pressure ventilation with 100% oxygen.
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