After a routine vaginal delivery, the infant transitions with the mother in the recovery room without difficulty. Prior to being discharged from the recovery room, it is noted that the infant's respiratory rate is 102 and the lungs are clear to auscultation. Based on these findings, an appropriate transfer for this infant would be to:
A)The newborn nursery for the first bath.
B)The NICU and placed under an over-bed warmer for observation.
C)To the mother's room to promote bonding with the parents.
D)The newborn nursery for its first feeding.

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The infant's elevated respiratory rate (normal is 40-60 breaths per minute for a newborn) suggests potential respiratory distress or an underlying issue, warranting closer observation and care in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), rather than routine postnatal care.

After a Routine Vaginal Delivery, the Infant Transitions with the Mother