Situation: Baby K, a 6 hour old newborn is admitted to the NICU due to low Apgar score. His mother had a prolonged second stage of labor.

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Which of the following is the most important concept associated with high risk newborns:

a. Assess the high risk newborn for any physical complications that will assist the patient with bonding
b. Support the high risk newborn’s cardiopulmonary adaptation by maintaining adequate airway
c. Support the mother and significant others in their request toward adaptation to the high risk newborn
d. Identify complications with early interventions in the high-risk newborn to reduce morbidity and mortality.






Answer:
b. Support the high risk newborn’s cardiopulmonary adaptation by maintaining adequate airway