A nurse is preparing for the delivery of a newborn with a known diaphragmatic hernia defect. Which equipment should the nurse prepare for use?
A)Appropriate bag-valve-mask system
B)Sterile gauze and saline
C)Soft arm restraints
D)Equipment for intubation

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A diaphragmatic hernia can cause respiratory distress in a newborn due to lung compression. Intubation is necessary to secure the airway and provide adequate ventilation, as bag-valve-mask ventilation can worsen the condition by inflating the stomach.

A Nurse Is Preparing for the Delivery of a Newborn