A newborn has secretions in the mouth and nose. What are the first steps the nurse should take to clear the newborn's airways?
A) Position on the side and guide his caregivers in suctioning his mouth with a bulb syringe
B) Position on the side with his head slightly below the body; use a bulb syringe to clear the mouth
C) Position on his side with the head slightly below his body; use a small suction catheter to clear the nose
D) Position on his side with the head slightly below his body; use a bulb syringe to clear the nose
Ans: B
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