A nurse is preparing for the delivery of a newborn with a known diaphragmatic hernia defect. Which equipment should the nurse have on hand for the delivery?
A) Bag-valve-mask system
B) Sterile gauze and saline
C) Soft arm restraints
D) Endotracheal tube

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An endotracheal tube is necessary because infants with a diaphragmatic hernia often have respiratory distress and require immediate intubation to secure the airway and provide adequate ventilation.

A Nurse Is Preparing for the Delivery of a Newborn