A Patient with a Head Injury Who Is Being Mechanically

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with a head injury who is being mechanically ventilated needs to be suctioned. What should the nurse do to limit problems related to suctioning?

• A) Limit the duration of each suctioning pass to less than 20 seconds.
• B) Medicate with opiates after suctioning.
• C) Reduce the flow of oxygen prior to suctioning.
• D) Preoxygenate before suctioning.

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