Which of the Following Are Indications for Suctioning According to the American

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are indications for suctioning according to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Clinical Practice Guideline: Endotracheal Suctioning of Mechanically Ventilated Adults and Children with Artificial Airways?
I. coarse breath sounds
II. increased peak inspiratory pressures
III. inability to spontaneously cough
IV. the need to obtain a sputum specimen

• A) I
• B) I and II
• C) I, II, and III
• D) I, II, III, and IV

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