When caring for a newborn infant immediately after birth, the first priority is to:
a. Obtain the Apgar score.
b. Maintain a clear airway.
c. Apply warm blankets.
d. Promote bonding with the mother.
ANS: B
Oxygenation requires a patent airway. As soon as the head is delivered, the physician or nurse-midwife suctions the infant's mouth and nose to remove fluid that could be aspirated. The other options are all important but secondary to a clear airway.
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