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Immediately After Birth,the Nurse Is Unable to Suction the Nares

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Immediately after birth,the nurse is unable to suction the nares of a newborn.An attempt is made to pass a catheter through both nasal cavities with no success.What would be the nurse's best response?


A) Attempt to suction again with a bulb syringe.
B) Wait a few minutes and try again once the infant stops crying.
C) Recognize this is a situation that requires immediate intervention.
D) Contact the physician and request assistance when he gets a chance.

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