The nurse is caring for an infant who has been vomiting and is having difficulty breathing.What actions by the nurse are appropriate for suctioning the infant?
A)Place the infant in a supine position.
B)Suction only when a large amount of mucus is present.
C)Suction for only 30 seconds.
D)Compress the bulb syringe after it is placed in the nostril.

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Position infants with breathing problems or excessive vomitus in a supine or side-lying position.Airways of infants and children are smaller than those of an adult;even small amounts of mucus can cause airway obstruction.Suction should be completed for only 5 seconds with 30 to 60 seconds in between for the patient to reoxygenate.Compress the bulb syringe before insertion to prevent forcing secretions into the infant's bronchi.

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