As the Head of a Neonate Contaminated with Meconium Emerges

question 31

Multiple Choice

As the head of a neonate contaminated with meconium emerges at birth, the heart rate monitor indicates 120 beats per minute, and the physician notices that the infant has good muscle tone and a strong respiratory effort. What should the physician do at this time to provide airway care?

• A) Intubate the infant immediately.
• B) Perform pharyngeal and tracheal suctioning immediately.
• C) Perform tracheal suctioning only at this time.
• D) Only routine monitoring of respiratory vital signs is needed at this time.

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