To establish a patent airway in an infant or child younger than 2 years of age,the nurse would perform which action?

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Knowledge of childhood anatomy is necessary to establish a patent airway.Infants and toddlers younger than 2 years of age,because of their large occiputs,need to have a small roll or towel placed under the upper shoulders,with the jaw slightly extended into a "sniffing" position.

To Establish a Patent Airway in an Infant or Child