An infant was born after a face presentation. When selecting a nursing diagnosis for the newborn, which body system does the nurse identify as a priority?

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Babies born after a face presentation have a great deal of facial edema and may be purple from bruising. The infant must be observed closely for a patent airway, which is the priority. A face presentation does not affect the cardiovascular or genitourinary systems. If lip edema is severe, the newborn might need gavage feedings until the edema subsides and sucking can occur.

An Infant Was Born After a Face Presentation