What is the priority nursing action in the immediate care of baby perez to ensure airway clearing and adequate drying ?

Baby Perez, a full-term newborn, was just delivered via spontaneous vaginal delivery. Upon birth, the baby is noted to have meconium-stained amniotic fluid with poor respiratory effort. The healthcare team immediately initiates essential intrapartum and newborn care (EINC) protocols for the immediate care of the newborn.