How would the nurse advise a mother to clear the nostrils when her infant has a cold?
a. Clear the nasal passages after the infant has a feeding.
b. Use over-the-counter nose drops to clear passages.
c. Remove nasal secretions with a bulb syringe.
d. Instill saline nose drops after clearing away secretions.
ANS: C
The nasal passages can be cleared by instilling a few drops of saline into the nose and then suctioning the secretions with a bulb syringe.
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