What Nursing Consideration Is Important When Suctioning a Young Child

question 39

Multiple Choice

What nursing consideration is important when suctioning a young child who has had heart surgery?

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

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