The nurse is caring for an infant who has been vomiting and is having difficulty breathing. What actions by the nurse are appropriate for suctioning the infant?
a. Place the infant in a supine position.
b. Suction only when a large amount of mucus is present.
c. Suction for only 30 seconds.
d. Compress the bulb syringe after it is placed in the nostril.
A
Position infants with breathing problems or excessive vomitus in a supine or side-lying position. Airways of infants and children are smaller than those of an adult; even small amounts of mucus can cause airway obstruction. Suction should be completed for only 5 seconds with 30 to 60 seconds in between for the patient to reoxygenate. Compress the bulb syringe before insertion to prevent forcing secretions into the infant's bronchi.
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