You are caring for a newborn baby who is not breathing. You try rubbing the baby's back gently but vigorously, without result. What else can you do to stimulate breathing in a newborn?

A. Have the mother try nursing him.
B. Cut the umbilical cord between two clamps.
C. Snap your index fingers on the soles of the feet.
D. Keep the baby warm.

Answer: C

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