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The Nurse Is Unable to Suction the Nares of a Newborn

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The nurse is unable to suction the nares of a newborn immediately following delivery.The attempt to pass a catheter through both nasal cavities has met with no success.What would be the nurse's best action in this situation?


A) Attempt to suction again with a bulb syringe.
B) Wait for a few minutes and try again once the infant stops crying.
C) Recognize that this situation requires immediate intervention.
D) Request the physician's assistance as soon as possible.

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