An Important Nursing Consideration When Suctioning a Young Child Who

question 42

Multiple Choice

An important nursing consideration when suctioning a young child who has had heart surgery is to:

• A)Perform suctioning at least every hour.
• B)Suction for no longer than 30 seconds at a time.
• C)Administer supplemental oxygen before and after suctioning.
• D)Expect symptoms of respiratory distress when suctioning.

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