You are suctioning the airway of a 2-year-old child when your partner advises you that the child's heart rate has dropped from 120 beats/min to 80 beats/min. You should:
A. stop suctioning immediately and oxygenate the child.
B. stop suctioning and insert an advanced airway device.
C. administer free-flow oxygen and continue suctioning.
D. start an IV of normal saline and give a 20 mL/kg bolus.
Answer: A. stop suctioning immediately and oxygenate the child.
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