While Performing Nasotracheal Suctioning,the Nurse Notes the Older Adult Client

question 60

Multiple Choice

While performing nasotracheal suctioning,the nurse notes the older adult client is moving the head around and pulling at the nurse's hand to remove the suction catheter.Which actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

• A) Remove the suction catheter
• B) Lower the head of the bed
• C) Hyperinflate the client's lungs
• D) Apply restraints to the client's arms and legs
• E) Hyperoxygenate the client

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