The nurse prepares to admit to the nursery a newborn whose mother had meconium-stained amniotic fluid. The nurse knows this newborn might require:

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Meconium-stained amniotic fluid increases the risk of aspiration, which can lead to airway obstruction and respiratory distress. Therefore, initial resuscitation may be necessary to ensure the newborn is stable and breathing adequately.

The Nurse Prepares to Admit to the Nursery a Newborn