When assessing an infant's ventilation status, you should:
A. observe the chest for rise and fall.
B. rule out hypoxia if cyanosis is absent.
C. palpate the abdomen for rise and fall.
D. give oxygen if the SpO2 is less than 90%.
Ans: C. palpate the abdomen for rise and fall.
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