Nasotracheal Suctioning Is Performed on a Patient Who Is Unable

question 3

Multiple Choice

Nasotracheal suctioning is performed on a patient who is unable to take deep breaths.What action by the nurse would best meet the patient's needs before suctioning?

• A) Increase the oxygen rate of the nasal cannula.
• B) Elevate the head of the patient's bed.
• C) Hyperoxygenate with ventilation attached to a mask.
• D) Gently flex the patient's neck.

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