The nurse is going to use a bulb syringe to clear mucus from a newborn's nose and mouth. What is the nurse's first action?

A. Place the tip in the nose and squeeze the bulb gently: Squeezing the bulb before insertion can create a vacuum that draws mucus into the syringe, but the first step is to depress the bulb to remove air and allow proper suctioning once the tip is in place. B. Insert the tip into the back of the mouth to reach mucus: Inserting the tip too far into the mouth can trigger gagging or injury. Suctioning should begin with the mouth only after the bulb has been properly prepared and inserted safely. C. Depress the bulb before inserting the syringe tip into the mouth: Depressing the bulb expels air, creating suction when the tip is released inside the mouth. Clearing the mouth first is important to prevent aspiration, and this step ensures effective and safe suctioning. D. Suction secretions from the nose before the mouth: Suctioning the nose before the mouth can cause the infant to aspirate mucus from the oropharynx. The mouth should be cleared first to reduce the risk of airway compromise.