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A baby is born at 26 weeks gestation. The initial steps of care, including gentle stimulation, have been completed and the baby is nearly 1-minute old. The baby is not breathing. What is the most appropriate next step

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Positive pressure ventilation(PPV) is the most appropriate next step.

Positive pressure ventilation

Positive pressure ventilation(PPV) provision of oxygen combined with other gases by positive pressure into the lungs of  a patient via breathing in through the mouth or the nostril

For an infant just birthed, Measures that require much pressure are not put into practice as the the child is fragile.

Therefore,Positive pressure ventilation(PPV) is the most appropriate next step.

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A baby is born at 26 weeks gestation. The initial steps of care, including gentle stimulation, have been completed and the baby is nearly 1-minute old. The baby is not breathing. What is the most appropriate next step?

A. Begin CPAP at 5 cm H20.

B. Begin PPV by mask.

C. Stimulate more vigorously to initiate breathing.

D. Administer free-flow oxygen.

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