The nurse has been teaching new parents how to use the bulb syringe. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "We will put the narrow portion of the bulb in the corner of the baby's mouth."
b. "We will compress the bulb before inserting it in the nose or mouth."
c. "We will wash the bulb syringe with soap and water after each use."
d. "We will suction the nose first, then the mouth."
ANS: D
Suction the mouth first to prevent inhalation and aspiration of mucus during a gasp reflex, which is stimulated by nasal suctioning.
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