The Nurse on a Pediatric Acute Care Unit Is Providing

The nurse on a pediatric acute care unit is providing care for an infant who is 11 months of age. The infant is diagnosed with a lower respiratory infection that produces large amounts of thick secretions the infant cannot cough up. When planning to suction the infant, which factor is important to remember?

A) The parents are likely to become angry about the procedure.
B) The infant will respond negatively to a temporary loss of breath.
C) The nurse should apologize after the procedure for stress related to the procedure.
D) The nurse should have assistance to immobilize the infant during the procedure.