After breast-feeding 10 minutes at each breast, a new mother calls the nurse to the postpartum room to help change the newborn's diaper. As the mother begins the diaper change, the newborn spits up the breast milk. What action should the nurse implement first?

Place the newborn in a position with the head lower than the feet.

Turn the newborn to the side and bulb suction the mouth and nares.

Wipe away the spit-up and assist the mother with the diaper change

Sit the newborn upright and burp by rubbing or patting the upper back