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 side-lying 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.
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