The postpartum nurse is reviewing oral-nasal bulb suctioning with a first-time mom. Which statement will the nurse need to correct?
a. "Depress the bulb prior to inserting the tip."
b. "Suction the nose first and then the mouth."
c. "Keep a bulb syringe in the bassinet at all times."
d. "Gradually release the pressure on the bulb while withdrawing it."
ANS: B
The mouth should be suctioned first because the infant may gasp when the nose is suctioned, causing aspiration of mucus or fluid in the mouth. Then the nose is suctioned gently and only if necessary. Suctioning is traumatic to the delicate tissues and may cause edema of the nasal passages. The remaining statements are correct.
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