After the delivery of a newborn, the nurse's first action to meet the priority need of the newborn is to:
a. place the newborn on the right side.
b. cover the cord stump.
c. dry the infant immediately.
d. suction nose and mouth.
D
To prevent aspiration of amniotic fluid, the baby should be suctioned, then quickly dried to prevent hypothermia.
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