Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Newborn just deliveredA nurse is caring for a client who just delivered a newborn. Following the delivery, which nursing action should be done first to care for the newborn?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Clear the respiratory tract. This should be done first to ensure the newborn can breathe properly. A clear airway is crucial for the newborn's oxygenation. Stimulating the infant to cry (choice B) may naturally occur once the respiratory tract is clear. Drying the infant and covering the head (choice A) can follow once the respiratory tract is clear. Cutting the umbilical cord (choice D) is important but not as immediate as ensuring a clear airway. Choices E and F are not relevant.