A Laboring Mother Has Recurrent Late Decelerations

question 2

Multiple Choice

A laboring mother has recurrent late decelerations. At birth, the infant has a heart rate of 100, is not breathing, and is limp and bluish in color. What nursing action is best?

• A) Begin chest compressions.
• B) Deep-suction the airways.
• C) Begin bag-and-mask ventilation.
• D) Obtain a blood pressure reading.

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