A newborn has a heart rate of 86 and regular, unlabored respirations at 40 . Cyanosis of the extremities is present. You should:
a. blow oxygen across the newborn's face.
b. wait for 1 minute, then reassess the pulse to see whether it is increasing.
c. begin chest compressions immediately.
d. immediately begin positive-pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask.
d
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