Performing initial assessment

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A baby boy has just been born at 38 weeks gestation and the nurse is performing an initial assessment. The baby's vital signs are heart rate 140 bpm, respirations 62, temperature 96.9oF axillary. The nurse also notes secretions emerging from the baby's mouth and nose. What priority actions will the nurse take next? A baby boy has just been born at 38 weeks gestation and the nurse is performing an initial assessment. The baby's vital signs are heart rate 140 bpm, respirations 62, temperature 96.9oF axillary. The nurse also notes secretions emerging from the baby's mouth and nose. What priority actions will the nurse take next? Encourage all visitors to come see the baby. Quickly remove any wet linens that were used to dry the baby. Encourage skin to skin contact with the baby. Suction the baby's mouth then nose. Suction the baby's nose then mouth.

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