Multiple Choice
The apnea monitor indicates that a preterm infant is having an apneic episode.What is the most appropriate nursing action in this situation?
A) Administer oxygen via a nasal cannula.
B) Gently rub the infant's feet or back.
C) Ventilate with an Ambu bag.
D) Perform nasopharyngeal suctioning.
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