A Patient with a Tracheostomy Requires Suctioning

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient with a tracheostomy requires suctioning.How many seconds can the nurse suction safely with each pass of the catheter?

• A) 3 seconds
• B) 15 seconds
• C) 30 seconds
• D) 60 seconds

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