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You respond to the report of a newborn with respiratory distress after a planned home birth. The midwife tells you that the baby isn't acting as vigorously as she would like to see. The baby was born 30 minutes ago, has cyanotic lips, and a heart rate of 96 beats per minute. What is your first priority?

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Answer:

to give the baby oxygen

Step-by-step explanation:

If the baby looks like it isn't breathing correctly you need to give it oxygen.

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