The priority assessment immediately after birth is to
A) Assess infant-parent interactions.
B) Promote parent-newborn physical contact.
C) Open the airway.
D) Assess gestational age.

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The most extreme physiologic change occurs when the newborn leaves the in utero circulation and develops independent respiratory functioning.Direct nursing care includes maintaining an open airway,stabilizing and maintaining body temperature,and protecting the newborn from infection.After immediate physical evaluation and application of identification bracelets,the nurse promotes the parents' and newborn's need for close physical contact.Following a comprehensive physical assessment,the nurse assesses gestational age and interactions between infant and parents.

The Priority Assessment Immediately After Birth Is to