Immediately following the forceps-assisted birth of an infant, which action should the nurse implement?

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Forceps birth can result in local irritation, bruising, or lacerations of the fetal scalp. This would put the infant at risk for cold stress and would be contraindicated. Prophylactic antibiotics are not necessary with a forceps birth. Measuring the circumference of the head is part of the initial nursing assessment.

Immediately Following the Forceps-Assisted Birth of an Infant, Which Action