Which action would be a priority for the nurse to complete immediately after the delivery of a 40-week gestation newborn?

The correct answer is C: Dry the newborn and place it skin-to-skin on the mother. This is the priority action as it helps regulate the newborn's temperature, promotes bonding, and initiates breastfeeding. Assessing the newborn's glucose level (A) can be done after ensuring the baby's immediate needs are met. Swaddling and placing the infant in the bassinet (B) can wait until after skin-to-skin contact. Completing a full head-to-toe assessment (D) is important but not immediately necessary as the newborn's basic needs should be addressed first.