The nurse is caring for a 2-hour-old newborn whose mother is diabetic. The nurse assesses that the newborn is experiencing tremors. What nursing action has the highest priority?
A) Obtain a bilirubin level.
B) Obtain a blood calcium level.
C) Take the newborn's temperature.
D) Place a pulse oximeter on the newborn.
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