In teaching parents to use a bulb syringe to suction an infant, the nurse should teach them to:
a. Suction the back of the throat vigorously.
b. Always suction the mouth before suctioning the nose.
c. Insert the syringe into the sides of the mouth.
d. Use it only once a day.
C
The syringe should be inserted into the sides of the mouth rather than the back of the throat to avoid a vagal response and bradycardia.
Vigorous suction of the back of the throat may stimulate the vagal nerve and produce brady-cardia.
The mouth should be suctioned first to prevent aspiration.
Suction can occur as needed.
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