A Patient in Labor Is Found to Have Meconium-Stained Amniotic

A patient in labor is found to have meconium-stained amniotic fluid upon rupture of membranes. At delivery, the nurse finds the infant to have depressed respirations and a heart rate of

A) Delivery of the neonate on its side with head up, to facilitate drainage of secretions.
B) Direct tracheal suctioning by specially trained personnel.
C) Preparation for the immediate use of positive pressure to expand the lungs.
D) Suctioning of the oropharynx when the newborn's head is delivered.
80) The nurse anticipates: