A term neonate is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. At birth, thick green amniotic fluid was noted. Which action is the priority? Apply continuous positive airway pressure.Apply continuous positive airway pressure. Vigorously suction the nares.Vigorously suction the nares. Continue assessment and evaluation for respiratory distress.Continue assessment and evaluation for respiratory distress. Apply oxygen after vigorous suctioning.Apply oxygen after vigorous suctioning. Use vigorous orogastric suctioning.Use vigorous orogastric suctioning.
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