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What should be the nurse's initial action if a baby is born precipitously in the ER?

What should be the nurse's initial action if a baby is born precipitously in the ER?<br/>

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Asked by Santepro, Last updated: Nov 12, 2024

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Answered Jan 19, 2019

Establish an airway for the baby

The nurse should position the baby with head lower than chest and rub the infants back to stimulate crying to promote oxygenation. There is no haste in cutting the cord.
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