Which one of the following actions indicates that the EMT is properly suctioning the newborn?
A) He suctions the nose first followed by the mouth.
B) He inserts the bulb syringe deep into the oropharynx to get thick secretions.
C) He uses the portable suction unit on the "high" setting.
D) He squeezes the bulb syringe prior to placing it in the baby's nose.
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