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As an infant's head emerges during a normal delivery, there are few secretions present. As the body is delivered, the infant begins to cry normally. Which statement BEST describes the proper care of the patient's airway?A.Use a bulb syringe to suction first the mouth, then the nose.B.No intervention is needed for the airway. Clamp and cut the cord, and warm and dry the infant.C.Hold the infant with his head lower than his feet for seconds before drying and warming him and cutting the umbilical cord to allow all secretions to drain.D.Use mechanical suction with a soft suction catheter to clear the nose and mouth of secretions.
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