Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

After establishing an effective airway and adequate ventilation, and confirming a stable heart rate of over 100 bpm along with improved skin coloration, the appropriate next step is to monitor the baby and maintain temperature control. This step is vital as newborns are prone to hypothermia, which can complicate recovery. Immediate, aggressive interventions like administering intravenous fluids or supplemental oxygen might not be necessary with the stabilization of vital parameters and can in fact complicate the clinical scenario if not indicated.