Suction is most clearly indicated for which infants?
a. Infants born at 36 weeks' gestation
b. Infants born by cesarean section
c. Infants born with cleft palate
d. Infants born with meconium-stained fluid
D
Infants born with meconium staining need immediate suctioning to clear the airway. DeLee suction is not indicated with infants born at 36 weeks gestation, born by cesarean section, or those born with cleft palate.
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