As soon as a baby is delivered from the vaginal canal, it is crucial that you:

a. clamp and cut the umbilical cord.
b. vigorously dry and warm the newborn.
c. perform an APGAR assessment.
d. obtain a complete set of baseline vital signs.


Answer: b

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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