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Category - Physiology

What is the most urgent priority of the newborn?
  1. The onset of breathing
  2. Breastfeeding
  3. Thermoregulation
  4. Bonding
Explanation
Answer: A - The most urgent priority in terms of the newborn is the onset and establishment of extrauterine breathing. Respiration has to be established before other things, like breastfeeding and bonding, are done. Thermoregulation is the second most important priority after birth.
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