After the delivery of a newborn,the nurse's first action to meet the priority need of the newborn is to:
A) place the newborn on the right side.
B) cover the cord stump.
C) dry the infant immediately.
D) suction nose and mouth.

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To prevent aspiration of amniotic fluid,the baby should be suctioned,then quickly dried to prevent hypothermia.

After the Delivery of a Newborn,the Nurse's First Action to Meet